Strong's Lexicon natar: To keep, to guard, to maintain, to bear a grudge Original Word: נָטַר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "natar," the concept of forgiveness and not holding grudges is reflected in Greek terms such as "ἀφίημι" (aphiēmi - to forgive, to let go) and "μῆνις" (mēnis - wrath, anger). Usage: The Hebrew verb "natar" primarily conveys the idea of keeping or maintaining something, often in the context of holding onto anger or resentment. It is frequently used in the negative sense, implying the act of bearing a grudge or harboring resentment. In the context of relationships, it suggests an ongoing state of unforgiveness or bitterness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, maintaining harmonious relationships within the community was vital. The concept of "natar" reflects the human tendency to hold onto offenses, which can disrupt communal harmony and personal relationships. The Hebrew Scriptures often emphasize the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, contrasting the destructive nature of bearing grudges with the peace that comes from letting go of offenses. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to keep NASB Translation angry (2), bear any grudge (1), caretaker (1), caretakers (1), keep (1), reserves (1), take care (1), taken care (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נָטַר] verb keep (less common "" of נָצַר) (Late Hebrew id.; ᵑ7 נְטַר, Syriac  id.; Nabataean in proper name Lzb323 (compare also below), Arabic  id. (object garden, etc.)); — Qal Perfect1singular נָטָ֑רְתִּי Songs 1:6; Imperfect3masculine singular יִטּוֺר Psalm 103:9, יִנְטוֺר Jeremiah 3:5; read וַיִּטֹּר also Amos 1:11 (for ᵑ0 יִטְרֹף) OlPs 103:9 We Now GASm Dr; 2 masculine singular תִּטִּר Leviticus 19:18; 1singular אֶטּוֺר Jeremiah 3:12; Participle active נוֺטֵר Nahum 1:2; feminine נֹטֵרָה Songs 1:6; masculine plural נֹטְרִים Songs 8:11,12; — 1 keep, maintain (that is, wrath), of ׳י Jeremiah 3:5,12; Nahum 1:2 (with לְ for), Psalm 103:9; of Edom Amos 1:11 (reading וַיִּטֹּר לָעַד אַמּוֺ and he kept his anger perpetually, see above). 2 keep, guard a vineyard Songs 1:6,6 (in figurative), absolute Songs 8:11, object מִּרְיוֺ Songs 8:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear grudge, keeper, reserve A primitive root; to guard; figuratively, to cherish (anger) -- bear grudge, keep(-er), reserve. Forms and Transliterations אֶטּ֖וֹר אטור הֲיִנְטֹ֣ר הינטר וְנוֹטֵ֥ר ונוטר יִטּֽוֹר׃ יטור׃ לְנֹטְרִ֥ים לַנֹּטְרִ֑ים לנטרים נָטָֽרְתִּי׃ נֹטֵרָ֣ה נטרה נטרתי׃ תִטֹּר֙ תטר ’eṭ·ṭō·wr ’eṭṭōwr etTor hă·yin·ṭōr hayinTor hăyinṭōr lan·nō·ṭə·rîm lannoteRim lannōṭərîm lə·nō·ṭə·rîm lenoteRim lənōṭərîm nā·ṭā·rə·tî naTareti nāṭārətî nō·ṭê·rāh noteRah nōṭêrāh ṯiṭ·ṭōr titTor ṯiṭṭōr venoTer wə·nō·w·ṭêr wənōwṭêr yiṭ·ṭō·wr yitTor yiṭṭōwrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:18 HEB: תִקֹּ֤ם וְלֹֽא־ תִטֹּר֙ אֶת־ בְּנֵ֣י NAS: nor bear any grudge against KJV: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children INT: take nor bear the sons of your people Psalm 103:9 Songs 1:6 Songs 1:6 Songs 8:11 Songs 8:12 Jeremiah 3:5 Jeremiah 3:12 Nahum 1:2 9 Occurrences |
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