2187. zanaq
Lexicon
zanaq: To leap, to spring

Original Word: זָנַק
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: zanaq
Pronunciation: zah-nak'
Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-nak')
Definition: To leap, to spring
Meaning: to draw together the feet, to spring forward

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
leap

A primitive root; properly, to draw together the feet (as an animal about to dart upon its prey), i.e. To spring forward -- leap.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to leap
NASB Translation
leaps (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[זָנַק] verb only

Pi`el leap (Late Hebrew זִנֵּק cause to spring, spurt; Aramaic throw, shoot, also bind) — Imperfect3masculine singular יְזַנֵּק מִןהַֿבָּשָׁן Deuteronomy 33:22 he leapeth forth from Bashan (of Dan under figure of lion's whelp).

זֵעָה see יָזַע.

זְעָוָה see זְוָעָה below זוּעַ.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry that aligns with the concept of sudden movement or leaping is Strong's Greek Number G1530, ἔκπηδαω (ekpēdaō), which means to leap out or spring forth. This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of a rapid and forceful movement, often used in contexts that require immediate action or response.

Usage: The verb זָנַק (zanak) is used in the context of movement, specifically describing the action of drawing together the feet or springing forward. This term is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specific and vivid action.

Context: The Hebrew verb זָנַק (zanak) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of a sudden or forceful movement, akin to leaping or springing forward. This action involves drawing the feet together, suggesting a preparatory motion before a leap or a bound. The term is used to describe a dynamic and energetic movement, often associated with agility and readiness. In the context of biblical narratives, such actions could symbolize readiness for battle, a swift response to a call, or a sudden change in position or circumstance. The imagery evoked by זָנַק is one of alertness and vigor, capturing the essence of a quick and decisive action.

Forms and Transliterations
יְזַנֵּ֖ק יזנק yə·zan·nêq yezanNek yəzannêq
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Englishman's Concordance
Deuteronomy 33:22
HEB: גּ֣וּר אַרְיֵ֑ה יְזַנֵּ֖ק מִן־ הַבָּשָֽׁן׃
NAS: whelp, That leaps forth from Bashan.
KJV: whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.
INT: whelp a lion's leaps from Bashan

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2187
1 Occurrence


yə·zan·nêq — 1 Occ.















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