Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נֶתֶר”
Understanding nether reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
nitre. - mineral potash (so called from effervescing with acid) 1) natron, nitre, soda, carbonate of soda
H5427
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נֶתֶר
Phoneticneh'-ther
Transliterationnether
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
nitre. - mineral potash (so called from effervescing with acid) 1) natron, nitre, soda, carbonate of soda
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 25:20 | “As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.” Word: נֶתֶר (nether) | |
| Jeremiah 2:22 | “For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord God.” Word: נֶתֶר (nether) |