Strong's Lexicon zanaq: To leap, to spring Original Word: זָנַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "zanaq," the concept of leaping or springing can be related to Greek words like ἅλλομαι (hallomai), which means to leap or jump. Usage: The Hebrew verb "zanaq" primarily means to leap or to spring. It conveys a sense of sudden movement or action, often associated with agility or urgency. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can describe physical actions that involve quick or forceful movement. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical agility and the ability to move quickly were often associated with strength and vitality. The act of leaping or springing could be seen in various contexts, from battle scenes to expressions of joy or urgency. Understanding the physicality of such actions helps in grasping the vivid imagery often used in Hebrew poetry and narrative. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to leap NASB Translation leaps (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זָנַק] verb only Pi`el leap (Late Hebrew זִנֵּק cause to spring, spurt; Aramaic זֵעָה see יָזַע. זְעָוָה see זְוָעָה below זוּעַ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leap A primitive root; properly, to draw together the feet (as an animal about to dart upon its prey), i.e. To spring forward -- leap. Forms and Transliterations יְזַנֵּ֖ק יזנק yə·zan·nêq yezanNek yəzannêqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 33:22 HEB: גּ֣וּר אַרְיֵ֑ה יְזַנֵּ֖ק מִן־ הַבָּשָֽׁן׃ NAS: whelp, That leaps forth from Bashan. KJV: whelp: he shall leap from Bashan. INT: whelp a lion's leaps from Bashan 1 Occurrence |
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throw, shoot, also bind) — Imperfect3masculine singular יְזַנֵּק מִןהַֿבָּשָׁן 
