Lexicon nesa: To lift, carry, bear, take, forgive Original Word: נְשָׂא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carry away, make insurrection, take (Aramaic) corresponding to nasa' -- carry away, make insurrection, take. see HEBREW nasa' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to nasa Definition to lift, take, carry NASB Translation carried (1), risen (1), take (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic root corresponding to the Hebrew נָשָׂא (nasa'), which means "to lift" or "to carry."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4494 (ῥιζόω, rhizoō), which means "to root" or "to establish." While the Greek term does not directly translate to "lift," it shares a conceptual link in the sense of establishing or elevating something to a firm position. This connection highlights the thematic continuity between the Old and New Testaments regarding the ideas of support, elevation, and establishment. Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of lifting or carrying objects, burdens, or even abstract concepts such as sin or guilt. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra. Context: נְשָׂא (nesa') is an Aramaic verb found in the Old Testament, primarily in the books of Daniel and Ezra, which contain sections written in Aramaic. The term is used to describe the action of lifting or carrying, often in a physical sense but also in metaphorical contexts. For example, in Daniel 7:4, the term is used to describe the lifting of a lion, symbolizing the elevation or exaltation of a kingdom. The concept of lifting or bearing is significant in biblical theology, as it often relates to the bearing of burdens, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The act of lifting can also imply support or assistance, reflecting the broader biblical theme of divine aid and sustenance. Forms and Transliterations וּנְשָׂ֤א ונשא מִֽתְנַשְּׂאָ֑ה מתנשאה שֵׂ֚א miṯ·naś·śə·’āh miṯnaśśə’āh mitnasseAh se śē ū·nə·śā uneSa ūnəśāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:19 HEB: עַל־ מַלְכִ֖ין מִֽתְנַשְּׂאָ֑ה וּמְרַ֥ד וְאֶשְׁתַּדּ֖וּר NAS: that that city has risen up against KJV: time hath made insurrection against INT: against the kings has risen rebellion and revolt Ezra 5:15 Daniel 2:35 3 Occurrences |
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