Strong's Lexicon nitstsan: Blossom, bud Original Word: נִצָּן Word Origin: From the root נָצַץ (natsats), meaning "to sparkle" or "to blossom." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "nitstsan," similar themes of growth and renewal can be found in Greek words like ἄνθος (anthos, Strong's G438), meaning "flower" or "blossom." Usage: The term "nitstsan" refers to the early stage of a flower's development, specifically the bud or blossom. It symbolizes new beginnings, growth, and the promise of fruitfulness. In the context of the Bible, it often conveys the idea of renewal and the beauty of God's creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and the imagery of budding and blossoming was deeply embedded in the culture. The appearance of blossoms marked the change of seasons and was a sign of hope and future harvest. This imagery is often used in biblical poetry and prophecy to symbolize spiritual renewal and divine promise. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom natsats Definition a blossom NASB Translation flowers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נִצָּן] noun [masculine] id., only plural נִצָּנִים Songs 2:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flower From nets; a blossom -- flower. see HEBREW nets Forms and Transliterations הַנִּצָּנִים֙ הנצנים han·niṣ·ṣā·nîm hanniṣṣānîm hannitztzaNimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 2:12 HEB: הַנִּצָּנִים֙ נִרְא֣וּ בָאָ֔רֶץ NAS: The flowers have [already] appeared KJV: The flowers appear on the earth; INT: the flowers have appeared the land 1 Occurrence |
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