Strong's Lexicon nathach: To cut, divide, or piece Original Word: נָתַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "nathach," the concept of dividing or cutting can be related to Greek terms such as "διαμερίζω" (diamerizo - to divide) and "τέμνω" (temno - to cut). Usage: The Hebrew verb "nathach" primarily means to cut or divide, often in the context of cutting into pieces. It is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe the act of cutting up animal sacrifices into portions as prescribed by the Mosaic Law. This term underscores the meticulous and reverent approach required in the sacrificial system, highlighting the importance of obedience and precision in worship practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the sacrificial system was central to religious life, serving as a means of atonement and worship. The act of cutting or dividing the sacrificial animal was a critical step in the ritual, symbolizing the offerer's devotion and the seriousness of sin. The priests were responsible for ensuring that the sacrifices were prepared according to the detailed instructions given in the Law, reflecting the holiness and orderliness of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cut up, cut in pieces, divide by joints NASB Translation cut (6), cut pieces (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נָתַח verb only Pi`el cut up, cut in pieces, divide by joints (Dr1811, 7; Late Hebrew id., Pi`el; rare); — Pi`el Perfect נִתַּח Leviticus 8:20, וְנִתַּח consecutive Leviticus 1:6,12; Imperfect3masculine singular וַיְנַתַּח 1 Kings 18:33, suffix וַיְנַתְּחֵ֫הוּ 1 Samuel 11:7, וַיְנַתְּחֶ֫הָ Judges 19:29, etc.; — cut up, in pieces, with accusative of animals 1 Samuel 11:7, of woman Judges 20:6 (all these to be sent about as token for assembling warriors; on significance of the practice compare RSSem i. 383; 2nd ed. 402); elsewhere usually + לִנְתָחִים, cut up into pieces, of woman Judges 19:29; of sacrificial animals 1 Kings 18:23,33 (accusative only), Exodus 29:17; Leviticus 1:6,12; Leviticus 8:20 (all P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cut in pieces, divide, hew in pieces A primitive root; to dismember -- cut (in pieces), divide, hew in pieces. Forms and Transliterations וְנִתַּ֤ח וְנִתַּ֥ח וִֽינַתְּחֻ֗הוּ וַֽיְנַתְּחֵ֗הוּ וַֽיְנַתְּחֶ֙הָ֙ וַיְנַתַּח֙ וָֽאֲנַתְּחֶ֔הָ ואנתחה וינתח וינתחה וינתחהו ונתח נִתַּ֖ח נתח תְּנַתֵּ֖חַ תנתח nit·taḥ nitTach nittaḥ tə·nat·tê·aḥ tenatTeach tənattêaḥ vaanatteCheha vaynatTach vaynatteCheha vaynatteChehu venitTach vinatteChuhu wā’ănattəḥehā wā·’ă·nat·tə·ḥe·hā way·nat·taḥ way·nat·tə·ḥe·hā way·nat·tə·ḥê·hū waynattaḥ waynattəḥehā waynattəḥêhū wə·nit·taḥ wənittaḥ wî·nat·tə·ḥu·hū wînattəḥuhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 29:17 HEB: וְאֶ֨ת־ הָאַ֔יִל תְּנַתֵּ֖חַ לִנְתָחָ֑יו וְרָחַצְתָּ֤ NAS: Then you shall cut the ram KJV: And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, INT: the ram shall cut pieces and wash Leviticus 1:6 Leviticus 1:12 Leviticus 8:20 Judges 19:29 Judges 20:6 1 Samuel 11:7 1 Kings 18:23 1 Kings 18:33 9 Occurrences |
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