Original Word: נֵצֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: netser
Pronunciation: NAY-tser
Phonetic Spelling: (nay'-tser)
Definition: a shoot
Meaning: A shoot, sprout, or branch, often used metaphorically to signify new growth or a descendant.

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָצַר (natsar), which means "to watch" or "to guard."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent of נֵצֶר in the Septuagint and the New Testament is often associated with Strong's Greek Number G438, ῥίζα (rhiza), meaning "root." While not a direct translation, the concept of a root or branch is thematically linked, as both convey the idea of origin and growth. In the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the "root of Jesse" (Romans 15:12), echoing the imagery found in Isaiah 11:1.

This lexical entry highlights the significance of נֵצֶר as a symbol of hope and renewal, deeply rooted in the prophetic tradition of the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: The term נֵצֶר is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a shoot or branch, particularly in a prophetic or messianic context. It is often associated with the idea of new beginnings or the emergence of a significant figure.

Context: • נֵצֶר appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize growth and renewal. It is notably used in Isaiah 11:1, which states, "Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit." This passage is widely interpreted as a messianic prophecy, referring to the coming of a future leader from the line of David, symbolized by the "shoot" or "branch" (נֵצֶר) emerging from Jesse's lineage.
• The imagery of a shoot or branch is significant in biblical literature, as it conveys the idea of life emerging from what appears to be dead or dormant. In the context of Isaiah, the imagery suggests hope and restoration for the people of Israel through the rise of a righteous and divinely appointed leader.
• The use of נֵצֶר in prophetic literature underscores the theme of divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's promises. It serves as a symbol of continuity and the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people.

Word Origin
from natsar
Definition
a sprout, shoot
NASB Translation
branch (3), descendants (1).

נֵ֫צְר noun masculine sprout, shoot, in figurative uses: — absolute ׳נ Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 14:19 (simile); construct Isaiah 60:21 (מַטָּעַי ׳נ), Daniel 11:7 (שָׁרָשֶׁיהָ ׳מִנּ; but ᵐ5 Bev 'possibly' מִשֶּׁרָשֶׁיהָ ׳נ).

branch

From natsar in the sense of greenness as a striking color; a shoot; figuratively, a descendant -- branch.

see HEBREW natsar

וְנֵ֖צֶר ונצר כְּנֵ֣צֶר כנצר מִנֵּ֥צֶר מנצר נֵ֧צֶר נצר kə·nê·ṣer kənêṣer keNetzer min·nê·ṣer minnêṣer minNetzer nê·ṣer nêṣer Netzer veNetzer wə·nê·ṣer wənêṣerInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts