Strong's Lexicon netsach: Forever, eternity, splendor, enduring Original Word: נְצַח Word Origin: Derived from the root נָצַח (natsach), which means "to shine," "to be preeminent," or "to endure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G165 (αἰών - aion): Often translated as "age" or "eternity," reflecting a similar concept of time without end. - G126 (αἰώνιος - aionios): Meaning "eternal" or "everlasting," used in the New Testament to describe the eternal nature of God and life. Usage: The Hebrew word "netsach" primarily conveys the idea of perpetuity or eternity. It is often used to describe something that is everlasting or enduring. In some contexts, it can also refer to splendor or glory, emphasizing the enduring nature of God's majesty or the eternal aspect of His promises. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of eternity was deeply intertwined with the nature of God and His covenant with Israel. The use of "netsach" in the Hebrew Bible often reflects the Israelites' understanding of God's eternal nature and His unchanging promises. This term underscores the belief in a God who is not bound by time and whose purposes and plans are everlasting. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to natsach Definition to distinguish oneself NASB Translation distinguishing (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be preferred (Aramaic) corresponding to natsach; to become chief -- be preferred. see HEBREW natsach Forms and Transliterations מִתְנַצַּ֔ח מתנצח miṯ·naṣ·ṣaḥ miṯnaṣṣaḥ mitnatzTzachLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:3 HEB: דְּנָ֔ה הֲוָ֣א מִתְנַצַּ֔ח עַל־ סָרְכַיָּ֖א NAS: Daniel began distinguishing himself among KJV: was preferred above INT: this was distinguishing among the commissioners 1 Occurrence |
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