Strong's Lexicon nasaq: To kiss Original Word: נָשַׂק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2705 (kataphileō): To kiss fervently - G5368 (phileō): To love, to show affection Usage: The Hebrew verb "nasaq" primarily means "to kiss." It is used in the context of expressing affection, respect, or allegiance. The act of kissing in the biblical context often signifies a greeting, farewell, or a sign of submission and homage. It can also denote a covenantal or familial bond. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, kissing was a common gesture of greeting and respect. It was not limited to romantic affection but extended to familial relationships, friendships, and even political alliances. Kissing could symbolize loyalty, as seen in the context of subjects kissing the hand or feet of a king. The cultural practice of kissing as a sign of respect or allegiance is evident in various biblical narratives. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as salaq, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂלִק] verb kindle, burn (Ecclus 43:4 margin הִסִּיק, Nehemiah 7:21; Nehemiah 7:23 הִשִּׂיק, burn; Aramaic (also BA) סְלַק ascend, Aph`el cause to go up (in flame), offer sacrifice;  , Palmyrene סלק ascend); — Niph`al Perfect3feminine singular אֵשׁ נִשְּׂקָה בְיַעֲקֹב Psalm 78:21 a fire was kindled against Jacob. Hiph`il make a fire burn: Perfect3plural consecutive וְהִשִּׂיקוּ, with ב of thing; Imperfect3masculine singular absolute יְשִּׂיק Isaiah 44:15 (both "" בִּעֵר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burn, kindle A primitive root; to catch fire -- burn, kindle. Forms and Transliterations וְ֠הִשִּׂיקוּ והשיקו יַשִּׂ֖יק ישיק נִשְּׂקָ֣ה נשקה niś·śə·qāh nisseKah niśśəqāh Vehissiku wə·hiś·śî·qū wəhiśśîqū yaś·śîq yasSik yaśśîqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 78:21 HEB: וַֽיִּתְעַבָּ֥ר וְ֭אֵשׁ נִשְּׂקָ֣ה בְיַעֲקֹ֑ב וְגַם־ KJV: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, INT: was full fire was kindled Jacob also Isaiah 44:15 Ezekiel 39:9 3 Occurrences |
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