Strong's Lexicon nesheq: Weapon, Armament Original Word: נֶשֶׁק Word Origin: Derived from the root נָשַׁק (nashaq), meaning "to equip" or "to arm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3696 (hoplon) - referring to a tool or implement, often used in the context of weapons or armor in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "nesheq" refers to weapons or armaments used in warfare. It encompasses a range of military equipment, including swords, spears, bows, and other implements of battle. The term is used to describe the tools of war that are employed by armies or individuals in combat. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, warfare was a common aspect of life, and the possession of weapons was crucial for defense and survival. The Israelites, like other ancient Near Eastern cultures, relied on a variety of weapons for protection and conquest. The use of "nesheq" in the biblical text often reflects the realities of military conflict and the need for preparedness in the face of external threats. Weapons were not only practical tools but also symbols of power and authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nashaq Definition equipment, weapons NASB Translation armory (1), battle (1), weapon (1), weapons (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֶ֫שֶׁק, נֵ֫שֶׁק noun [masculine] equipment, weapons (collective) armoury; — absolute נֶ֫שֶׁק Ezekiel 39:9 2t., נֵ֫שֶׁק 1 Kings 10:25; 2Chronicles 9:24, נָָֽשֶׁק 2 Kings 10:2 2t., construct ׳נֶ Isaiah 22:8, ׳נֵ Job 20:24; — 1 equipment, weapons 1 Kings 10:25; 2 Kings 10:2; Isaiah 22:8; 2Chronicles 9:24; Ezekiel 39:9 (general term, followed by specific), Ezekiel 39:10; בַרְזֶל ׳נ Job 20:24 (קֶשֶׁת נְחשֶׁת); יוֺם נָָֽשֶׁק Psalm 140:8 i.e. day of battle; so ׳נ alone Job 39:21. 2 apparently armoury Nehemiah 3:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance armed men, armoury, battle, harness, weapon Or nesheq {nay'-shek}; from nashaq; military equipment, i.e. (collectively) arms (offensive or defensive), or (concretely) an arsenal -- armed men, armour(-y), battle, harness, weapon. see HEBREW nashaq Forms and Transliterations בְּנֶ֨שֶׁק בַנֶּ֖שֶׁק בנשק הַנֶּ֖שֶׁק הנשק וְהַנָּֽשֶׁק׃ וְנֵ֣שֶׁק והנשק׃ ונשק מִנֵּ֣שֶׁק מנשק נֵ֣שֶׁק נֶ֖שֶׁק נָֽשֶׁק׃ נשק נשק׃ ḇan·ne·šeq ḇannešeq bə·ne·šeq bənešeq beNeshek han·ne·šeq hannešeq hanNeshek min·nê·šeq minnêšeq minNeshek nā·šeq nāšeq Nashek ne·šeq nê·šeq nešeq nêšeq Neshek vanNeshek vehanNashek veNeshek wə·han·nā·šeq wə·nê·šeq wəhannāšeq wənêšeqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 10:25 HEB: זָהָ֤ב וּשְׂלָמוֹת֙ וְנֵ֣שֶׁק וּבְשָׂמִ֔ים סוּסִ֖ים NAS: garments, weapons, spices, KJV: and garments, and armour, and spices, INT: and gold garments weapons spices horses 2 Kings 10:2 2 Chronicles 9:24 Nehemiah 3:19 Job 20:24 Job 39:21 Psalm 140:7 Isaiah 22:8 Ezekiel 39:9 Ezekiel 39:10 10 Occurrences |