Strong's Lexicon nuq: To pierce, bore, or perforate Original Word: נוּק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of piercing is "νύσσω" (nysso), Strong's Greek 3572, which is used in the New Testament to describe the piercing of Jesus' side. Usage: The Hebrew verb "nuq" primarily conveys the action of piercing or boring through something. It is used in contexts that involve making a hole or penetrating an object. This term can be applied both literally, in the sense of physically piercing an object, and metaphorically, in terms of penetrating or affecting deeply. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of piercing or boring was often associated with craftsmanship, such as the work of a smith or artisan. The ability to pierce or perforate materials like metal or wood was essential for creating tools, weapons, and other items necessary for daily life. Additionally, piercing could have symbolic meanings, such as marking ownership or servitude, as seen in the practice of piercing a servant's ear to signify lifelong service (Exodus 21:6). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to suckle, nurse NASB Translation nursed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נוּק verb whence (si vera lectio) might come, Hiph`il suckle, nurse; — Imperfect3feminine singular suffix וַתְּנִיקֵ֫הוּ Exodus 2:9, but see ינק and Ges§ 70e; read probably ׳וַתֵּינ (Samaritan ותיניקהו. נור (√ of following; compare Late Hebrew נוּר, flame, fire ᵑ7 id.; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nurse A primitive root; to suckle -- nurse. Forms and Transliterations וַתְּנִיקֵֽהוּ׃ ותניקהו׃ vatteniKehu wat·tə·nî·qê·hū wattənîqêhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 2:9 HEB: הָאִשָּׁ֛ה הַיֶּ֖לֶד וַתְּנִיקֵֽהוּ׃ NAS: took the child and nursed him. KJV: took the child, and nursed it. INT: the woman the child and nursed 1 Occurrence |
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give light, shine, I. (Kam Frey), IV. Lane2864, 
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fire; also in proper names, Palmyrene, Punic see Lzb322 Cook81; Minaean מנורת torches (?) HomSüdar. Chrest.128; Assyrian tinûru, furnace, oven (DlHWB 711) belongs here according to JägerBAS ii.294). 
