Strong's Lexicon nesak: Drink offering, libation Original Word: נָסַךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root נָסַךְ (nasak), meaning "to pour out" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4686 σπονδή (sponde) - referring to a drink offering or libation in the New Testament context. Usage: The term "nesak" refers to a drink offering, a type of sacrificial offering in which wine or other liquid is poured out as an act of worship to God. It is often associated with other offerings, such as burnt offerings and grain offerings, and serves as a symbol of dedication and consecration. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite worship, drink offerings were an integral part of the sacrificial system established by God. They were typically made with wine and were poured out on the altar as a fragrant aroma to the Lord. This practice was common in the ancient Near East and was a way to honor deities, symbolizing the pouring out of one's life or resources in devotion. The drink offering was a reminder of God's provision and the worshiper's dependence on Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to nasak Definition to pour out NASB Translation present (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance offer (Aramaic) corresponding to nacak; to pour out a libation -- offer. see HEBREW nacak Forms and Transliterations לְנַסָּ֥כָה לנסכה lə·nas·sā·ḵāh lenasSachah lənassāḵāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:46 HEB: וְנִ֣יחֹחִ֔ין אֲמַ֖ר לְנַסָּ֥כָה לֵֽהּ׃ NAS: and gave orders to present to him an offering KJV: and commanded that they should offer an oblation INT: and fragrant and gave to present 1 Occurrence |
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