Strong's Lexicon netishah: Abandonment, forsaking Original Word: נְטִישָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root נטש (natash), meaning "to leave" or "to forsake." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἐγκαταλείπω (G1459), meaning "to leave behind" or "to forsake." Usage: The term "netishah" is used to describe the act of leaving or forsaking something or someone. It often carries a negative connotation, implying neglect or desertion. In the biblical context, it can refer to the forsaking of God, His commandments, or the covenant relationship with Him. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of covenant was central to the relationship between God and His people. Abandonment or forsaking of this covenant was seen as a serious breach of faith, often leading to dire consequences. The idea of "netishah" would resonate deeply with the Israelites, who understood the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in their relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom natash Definition a twig, tendril NASB Translation branches (1), spreading branches (1), tendrils (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נְטִישָׁה] noun feminine twig, tendril of vine (as spreading, compare √ Niph`al 3); — only plural הַנְּטִישׁוֺת הֵסִיר הֵתַז Isaiah 18:5 the tendrils he hath removed, compare הָסִירוּ נְטִישׁוֺתֶיהָ Jeremiah 5:10 (apparently cited from Isaiah; explanation by FinnJourn. Trans. Vict. Inst. xxii. 306 f. from use by shepherds of poterium spinosum, called nettsh, as defence of sheepfolds), — in both of destroying city (under figure of vineyard); נְטִישֹׁתַיִךְ עָ֑בְרוּ יָם Jeremiah 48:32 thy tendrils went over the sea (figurative of prosperity of Moab). [נִי] see נהה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance battlement, branch, plant From natash; a tendril (as an offshoot) -- battlement, branch, plant. see HEBREW natash Forms and Transliterations הַנְּטִישׁ֖וֹת הנטישות נְטִ֣ישׁוֹתֶ֔יהָ נְטִֽישֹׁתַ֙יִךְ֙ נטישותיה נטישתיך han·nə·ṭî·šō·wṯ hannetiShot hannəṭîšōwṯ nə·ṭî·šō·ṯa·yiḵ nə·ṭî·šō·w·ṯe·hā netishoTayich neTishoTeiha nəṭîšōṯayiḵ nəṭîšōwṯehāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 18:5 HEB: בַּמַּזְמֵר֔וֹת וְאֶת־ הַנְּטִישׁ֖וֹת הֵסִ֥יר הֵתַֽז׃ NAS: [and] cut away the spreading branches. KJV: [and] cut down the branches. INT: the sprigs pruning the spreading and remove cut Jeremiah 5:10 Jeremiah 48:32 3 Occurrences |
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