Strong's Lexicon neoreth: Tow, fiber Original Word: נְעֹרֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root נָעַר (na'ar), which means "to shake" or "to toss." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent might be found in terms like "λίνον" (linon), which refers to flax or linen, though the specific imagery of "tow" as something easily burned is more directly related to the Hebrew context. Usage: The term "neoreth" refers to the coarse fibers of flax or hemp, often used in the context of materials that are easily ignited or consumed by fire. In the Biblical context, it symbolizes something that is fragile, transient, or easily destroyed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, flax was a significant crop in the Near East, used for making linen. The process of preparing flax involved separating the fibers, known as "tow," from the rest of the plant. These fibers were essential for textile production but were also known for their flammability. The imagery of "tow" in the Bible often conveys the idea of something that is insubstantial or easily consumed, reflecting the transient nature of human endeavors without divine support. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naar Definition tow (for making thread) NASB Translation tinder (1), tow (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְעֹ֫רֶת noun feminine tow (as shaken off from the flax when beaten; on form compare BaNB 64); — in simile ׳מְּתִילהַֿנּ Judges 16:9 a thread of tow (snapping from heat); ׳נ Isaiah 1:31 (figurative; as inflammable). III. נער (√ of following; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tow From na'ar; something shaken out, i.e. Tow (as the refuse of flax) -- tow. see HEBREW na'ar Forms and Transliterations הַנְּעֹ֙רֶת֙ הנערת לִנְעֹ֔רֶת לנערת han·nə·‘ō·reṯ hannə‘ōreṯ hanneOret lin‘ōreṯ lin·‘ō·reṯ linOretLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 16:9 HEB: יִנָּתֵ֤ק פְּתִֽיל־ הַנְּעֹ֙רֶת֙ בַּהֲרִיח֣וֹ אֵ֔שׁ NAS: as a string of tow snaps KJV: as a thread of tow is broken INT: snaps A string of tow toucheth fire Isaiah 1:31 2 Occurrences |
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