◄ 5260. nesak ►
Strong's Lexicon nesak: Drink offering, libation Original Word: נָסַךְ Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ncak Pronunciation: nay-sak Phonetic Spelling: (nes-ak') Definition: to pour out a, libation Meaning: To pour out, specifically to pour out a libation. Word Origin: A primitive root in Aramaic. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1632: ἐκχέω (ekcheo) • to pour out, to shed. • Strong's Greek Number 4689: σπονδή (sponde) • a drink offering, libation. These Greek terms reflect similar ritualistic practices in the New Testament context, where the act of pouring out is often associated with sacrificial offerings and expressions of faith. Usage: This term is used in the context of religious rituals, particularly in the pouring out of liquid offerings or libations as part of worship practices. Context: The Aramaic verb נָסַךְ (nasak) is primarily associated with the act of pouring out a libation, a practice common in ancient Near Eastern religious rituals. Libations were typically offerings of liquid, such as wine or oil, poured out to honor a deity. This act symbolized devotion, supplication, or thanksgiving. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, the concept of pouring out a libation is often linked to covenantal ceremonies and acts of worship, reflecting the worshiper's dedication and reverence towards God. The use of נָסַךְ in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible underscores the continuity of this ritual practice across different cultures and languages within the biblical narrative. The act of pouring out a libation is not merely a physical act but carries deep spiritual significance, representing the outpouring of one's heart and soul in worship and submission to the divine will. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in contexts that highlight its ritualistic and symbolic importance, emphasizing the solemnity and sacredness of the act. The pouring out of a libation serves as a tangible expression of faith and commitment, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical text. 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 lənassāḵāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 Strong's Hebrew 5260 1 Occurrence lə·nas·sā·ḵāh — 1 Occ.