Strong's Lexicon neshiyyah: Forgetfulness Original Word: נְשִׁיָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root נָשָׁה (nashah), meaning "to forget" or "to cause to forget." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in words like λήθη (lēthē), meaning forgetfulness, and ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthanomai), meaning to forget. These terms are used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey similar ideas of forgetting past sins or hardships. Usage: The term "neshiyyah" refers to the concept of forgetfulness or oblivion. It is used in the context of memory and the act of forgetting, often implying a divine or significant forgetting, such as God causing someone to forget their troubles or past hardships. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, memory and remembrance were vital aspects of religious and communal life. Forgetfulness could be seen as a divine act, where God allows or causes someone to forget their past sufferings or sins, symbolizing a new beginning or a release from burdens. This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's mercy and grace, where He can erase the painful memories of the past and offer a fresh start. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nashah Definition forgetfulness, oblivion NASB Translation forgetfulness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְשִׁיָּה noun feminine forgetfulness, oblivion, ׳אֶרֶץ נ Psalm 88:13 ("" חשֶׁךְ), designation of שְׁאוֺל (compare Psalm 88:11; Psalm 88:12). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forgetfulness From nashah; oblivion; --forgetfulness. see HEBREW nashah Forms and Transliterations נְשִׁיָּֽה׃ נשיה׃ nə·šî·yāh neshiYah nəšîyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 88:12 HEB: וְ֝צִדְקָתְךָ֗ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ נְשִׁיָּֽה׃ NAS: in the land of forgetfulness? KJV: in the land of forgetfulness? INT: justice the land forgetfulness 1 Occurrence |
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