Strong's Lexicon natsats: To sparkle, to shine, to gleam Original Word: נָצַץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of shining or radiance is "λαμπρύνω" (lampryno), which means to make bright or to shine. Usage: The Hebrew verb "natsats" primarily conveys the idea of sparkling or shining. It is used to describe the gleaming or radiant quality of an object, often in a metaphorical sense to convey purity, brilliance, or divine presence. The term can be applied to physical objects that reflect light or to abstract concepts that convey a sense of glory or splendor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, light and brightness were often associated with divine presence and favor. The concept of shining or sparkling was not only a physical description but also carried spiritual connotations. Light was seen as a symbol of God's purity, truth, and guidance. The use of "natsats" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural understanding, where the brilliance of an object or person often signifies divine approval or presence. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [נָצַץ] verb shine, sparkle (Late Hebrew נִצְנֵץ; akin to Arabic  sparkle, flash, ᵑ7 נְעָא); — Qal Participle וְנֹצְצִים כְּעֵין נְחשֶׁת Ezekiel 1:7 (of cherubim); — PerlesAnal.45 proposes נוֺצִיצָם their plumage (׳נ "" form of נוֺצָה), compare Ew. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sparkle A primitive root; to glare, i.e. Be bright- colored -- sparkle. Forms and Transliterations וְנֹ֣צְצִ֔ים ונצצים veNotzeTzim wə·nō·ṣə·ṣîm wənōṣəṣîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 1:7 HEB: רֶ֣גֶל עֵ֔גֶל וְנֹ֣צְצִ֔ים כְּעֵ֖ין נְחֹ֥שֶׁת NAS: hoof, and they gleamed like burnished KJV: foot: and they sparkled like the colour INT: their legs A calf's gleamed the colour bronze 1 Occurrence |
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