Strong's Lexicon nether: Natron, lye, alkali Original Word: נֶתֶר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to dissolve Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "nether," the concept of cleansing and purification can be related to Greek words such as καθαρίζω (katharizō - Strong's Greek 2511), meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify." Usage: The Hebrew word "nether" refers to a naturally occurring mineral substance, commonly known as natron or lye. It was used in ancient times for cleaning and as a component in soap-making due to its alkaline properties. In the Bible, "nether" is often associated with cleansing and purification processes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, natron was a valuable commodity used for various purposes, including mummification, cleaning, and as a leavening agent in bread-making. Its cleansing properties made it a symbol of purification, both physically and spiritually. The use of natron in purification rituals underscores the importance of cleanliness in ancient Hebrew culture, reflecting broader themes of holiness and sanctification. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nathar Definition natron or carbonate of soda NASB Translation lye (1), soda (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֶ֫תֶר noun [masculine] natron, or carbonate of soda, a mineral alkali (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Aramaic נִתְרָא,  ; compare Greek νίτρον, λίτρον, Latin nitrum (see Lexicons)); — אִםתְּֿכַבְּסִי בַּנֶּתֶר Jeremiah 2:22 though thou wash thyself with natron (figurative; "" בֹּרִית; on use of 'nitrum' for handwashing among Greeks see MeinekeFragm. Comicorum ii. 638); חֹמֶץ עַלנָֿ֑תֶר Proverbs 25:20 (figurative of the incompatible). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nitre From nathar; mineral potash (so called from effervescing with acid) -- nitre. see HEBREW nathar Forms and Transliterations בַּנֶּ֔תֶר בנתר נָ֑תֶר נתר ban·ne·ṯer banNeter banneṯer nā·ṯer Nater nāṯerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 25:20 HEB: חֹ֣מֶץ עַל־ נָ֑תֶר וְשָׁ֥ר בַּ֝שִּׁרִ֗ים NAS: [or like] vinegar on soda, Is he who sings KJV: [and as] vinegar upon nitre, so [is] he that singeth INT: vinegar on soda sings songs Jeremiah 2:22 2 Occurrences |
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