Strong's Lexicon nesak: Drink offering, libation Original Word: נְסַךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root נָסַךְ (nasak), which means "to pour out" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4686 (σπονδή, spondē): Refers to a drink offering or libation in the New Testament context, often used metaphorically by Paul to describe his life being poured out in service to Christ (e.g., Philippians 2:17). Usage: The term "nesak" refers to a drink offering, a type of sacrificial offering in which a liquid, typically wine, is poured out as an act of worship to God. This offering was often made in conjunction with other sacrifices, such as burnt offerings or grain offerings, as a symbol of devotion and consecration. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite worship, the drink offering was an integral part of the sacrificial system established by God. It was a common practice in the Ancient Near East to pour out libations to deities as a sign of homage and submission. In the context of Israelite worship, the drink offering was a tangible expression of gratitude and dedication to Yahweh, acknowledging His provision and sovereignty. The ritual of pouring out wine symbolized the pouring out of one's life and resources in service to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to nesek Definition a drink offering NASB Translation drink offerings (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נְסַךְ] noun [masculine] drink-offering (ᵑ7 Syriac; compare Biblical Hebrew); — plural suffix נִסְכֵּיהוֺן Ezra 7:17 (+ מִנְחָֽתְהוֺן, etc.). נסק see סלק. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drink offering (Aramaic) corresponding to necek; a libation -- drink offering. see HEBREW necek Forms and Transliterations וְנִסְכֵּיה֑וֹן ונסכיהון veniskeiHon wə·nis·kê·hō·wn wəniskêhōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 7:17 HEB: אִמְּרִ֔ין וּמִנְחָתְה֖וֹן וְנִסְכֵּיה֑וֹן וּתְקָרֵ֣ב הִמּ֔וֹ NAS: with their grain offerings and their drink offerings and offer KJV: with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer INT: and lambs offerings and their drink and offer them 1 Occurrence |
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