Berean Strong's Lexicon nesach: Drink offering, libation Original Word: נֶסַךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root נָסַךְ (nasakh), meaning "to pour out" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4686 (σπονδή, spondē): Refers to a drink offering or libation in the New Testament context, often used metaphorically by the Apostle Paul to describe his life being poured out in service to Christ (e.g., Philippians 2:17). Usage: The term "nesach" refers to a liquid offering, typically wine, that is poured out as part of a sacrificial ritual. In the context of ancient Israelite worship, a drink offering was often presented alongside other sacrifices, such as burnt offerings or grain offerings, as a means of honoring and appeasing God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, drink offerings were a common element of religious rituals, not only in Israel but also among surrounding cultures. These offerings symbolized the dedication and surrender of one's resources to a deity. In the Israelite tradition, the drink offering was an integral part of the sacrificial system established in the Mosaic Law, reflecting the people's devotion and gratitude to Yahweh. The pouring out of wine signified the complete giving of oneself and one's possessions to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to nasach Definition to pull away NASB Translation drawn (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pull down (Aramaic) corresponding to nacach -- pull down. see HEBREW nacach Forms and Transliterations יִתְנְסַ֥ח יתנסח yiṯ·nə·saḥ yitneSach yiṯnəsaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:11 HEB: פִּתְגָמָ֣א דְנָ֔ה יִתְנְסַ֥ח אָע֙ מִן־ NAS: a timber shall be drawn from his house KJV: let timber be pulled down from INT: edict this shall be drawn A timber from 1 Occurrence |
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