Strong's Lexicon nitsots: Spark, gleam Original Word: נִיצוֹץ Word Origin: From the root נָצַץ (natsats), meaning "to sparkle" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for the concept of a spark or small light might be found in words like "σπινθήρ" (spinther), which also means "spark." However, there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in Strong's Greek entries. Usage: The Hebrew word "nitsots" refers to a small, bright particle of fire or light, often translated as "spark" or "gleam." It conveys the idea of something that is small yet capable of igniting or illuminating. In the biblical context, it can symbolize the beginning of a larger fire or the initial light in darkness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, fire was a crucial element for daily life, used for warmth, cooking, and religious sacrifices. A spark, or "nitsots," was the initial step in creating a fire, symbolizing potential and the beginning of transformation. The imagery of a spark was often used metaphorically to describe the inception of ideas, movements, or divine inspiration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom natsats Definition a spark NASB Translation spark (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נִיצוֺץ noun [masculine] spark; — Isaiah 1:31 (figurative). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spark From natsats; a spark -- spark. see HEBREW natsats Forms and Transliterations לְנִיצ֑וֹץ לניצוץ lə·nî·ṣō·wṣ lənîṣōwṣ leniTzotzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 1:31 HEB: לִנְעֹ֔רֶת וּפֹעֲל֖וֹ לְנִיצ֑וֹץ וּבָעֲר֧וּ שְׁנֵיהֶ֛ם NAS: His work also a spark. Thus they shall both KJV: and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both INT: tinder his work A spark burn shall both 1 Occurrence |
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