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Lexicon :: Strong's H5331 - neṣaḥ

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נֶצַח
Transliteration
neṣaḥ
Pronunciation
neh'-tsakh
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1402a

Strong’s Definitions

נֶצַח netsach, neh'-tsakh; or נֵצַח nêtsach; from H5329; properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confidence; but usually (adverbially), continually (i.e. to the most distant point of view):—alway(-s), constantly, end, (+ n-) ever(more), perpetual, strength, victory.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x

The KJV translates Strong's H5331 in the following manner: ever (24x), never (4x), perpetual (3x), always (2x), end (2x), victory (2x), strength (2x), alway (1x), constantly (1x), evermore (1x), never (with H3808) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x
The KJV translates Strong's H5331 in the following manner: ever (24x), never (4x), perpetual (3x), always (2x), end (2x), victory (2x), strength (2x), alway (1x), constantly (1x), evermore (1x), never (with H3808) (1x).

  1. eminence, perpetuity, strength, victory, enduring, everlastingness

    1. eminence

    2. enduring of life

    3. endurance in time, perpetual, continual, unto the end

    4. everlastingness, ever

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
נֶצַח netsach, neh'-tsakh; or נֵצַח nêtsach; from H5329; properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confidence; but usually (adverbially), continually (i.e. to the most distant point of view):—alway(-s), constantly, end, (+ n-) ever(more), perpetual, strength, victory.
STRONGS H5331: Abbreviations
† I. נֵ֫צַח noun masculineLamentations 3:18 eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity (לנצח Ecclus 40:14 as 4 below); — נֵ֫צַח 1 Samuel 15:29 + 3 times; נֶ֫צַח Amos 1:11 + 36 times; suffix נִצְחִי Lamentations 3:18; plural נְצָחִים 34:10; —
1. eminence: נצח ישׂראל the Eminence of Israel (י׳) 1 Samuel 15:29 (DrSam. 98 glory of Israel); attribute of God 1 Chronicles 29:11 (|| הוד, תפארת et al.).
2. enduring of life, and so life itself as enduring: אָבַד נִצְחִי Lamentations 3:18 my endurance doth vanish (De sap of life, see II. נ׳).
3. endurance in time: משׁאות נ׳ Psalm 74:3 perpetual desolations; יְדַבֵּר לנ׳ Proverbs 21:28 speaketh continually (?; see Toy); עדנֿ׳ Psalm 49:20 unto the end (a long duration), so Job 34:36.
4. everlastingness, ever, usually לָנֶצַח for ever, 2 Samuel 2:26; Isaiah 13:20; Isaiah 25:8; Isaiah 28:28; Isaiah 33:20; Isaiah 57:16; Jeremiah 3:5; Jeremiah 50:39; Amos 8:7; Habakkuk 1:4; Psalm 9:7; Psalm 9:19; Psalm 10:11; Psalm 44:24; Psalm 49:10; Psalm 52:7; Psalm 68:17; Psalm 74:1; Psalm 74:10; Psalm 74:19; Psalm 77:9; Psalm 79:5; Psalm 89:47; Psalm 103:9; Job 4:20; Job 14:20; Job 20:7; Job 23:7; Job 36:7; Lamentations 5:20; לנצח נצחים (compare עולם עולמים) Isaiah 34:10; seldom abbreviated נֶצַח Amos 1:11 (לָנ׳ Greek Version of the LXX We Now GASm), Jeremiah 15:18; Psalm 13:2; Psalm 16:11.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

1 Samuel

15:29; 15:29

2 Samuel

2:26

1 Chronicles

29:11

Job

4:20; 14:20; 20:7; 23:7; 34:36; 36:7

Psalms

9:7; 9:19; 10:11; 13:2; 16:11; 44:24; 49:10; 49:20; 52:7; 68:17; 74:1; 74:3; 74:10; 74:19; 77:9; 79:5; 89:47; 103:9

Proverbs

21:28

Isaiah

13:20; 25:8; 28:28; 33:20; 34:10; 57:16

Jeremiah

3:5; 15:18; 50:39

Lamentations

3:18; 3:18; 3:18; 5:20

Amos

1:11; 1:11; 8:7

Habakkuk

1:4

H5331

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H5331 matches the Hebrew נֶצַח (neṣaḥ),
which occurs 43 times in 42 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 15:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 15:29 - The Preeminent One of Israel does not go back on his word or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 2:26

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:26 - Then Abner called out to Joab, "Must the sword devour forever? Don't you realize that this will turn bitter in the end? When will you tell the people to turn aside from pursuing their brothers?"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 29:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:11 - O LORD, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:20 - They are destroyed between morning and evening; they perish forever without anyone regarding it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:20 - You overpower him once for all, and he departs; you change his appearance and send him away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:7 - he will perish forever, like his own excrement; those who used to see him will say, 'Where is he?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 23:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:7 - There an upright person could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:36

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:36 - But Job will be tested to the end, because his answers are like those of wicked men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:7 - He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:6 - The enemy's cities have been reduced to permanent ruins; you destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:18 - for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:11 - He says to himself, "God overlooks it; he does not pay attention; he never notices."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:1 - How long, LORD, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:11 - You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:23 - Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Do not reject us forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:9 - so that he might continue to live forever and not experience death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:19 - But he will join his ancestors; they will never again see the light of day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:5 - Yet God will make you a permanent heap of ruins. He will scoop you up and remove you from your home; he will uproot you from the land of the living. (Selah)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16 - Why do you look with envy, O mountains with many peaks, at the mountain where God has decided to live? Indeed the LORD will live there permanently!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:1 - Why, O God, have you permanently rejected us? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:3 - Hurry and look at the permanent ruins, and all the damage the enemy has done to the temple!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:10 - How long, O God, will the adversary hurl insults? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:19 - Do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal! Do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:8 - Has his loyal love disappeared forever? Has his promise failed forever?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 79:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:5 - How long will this go on, O LORD? Will you stay angry forever? How long will your rage burn like fire?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:46

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:46 - How long, O LORD, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:9 - He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:28 - A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 13:20 - No one will live there again; no one will ever reside there again. No bedouin will camp there, no shepherds will rest their flocks there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 25:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:8 - he will swallow up death permanently. The sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from every face, and remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. Indeed, the LORD has announced it!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 28:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:28 - Grain is crushed, though one certainly does not thresh it forever. The wheel of one's wagon rolls over it, but his horses do not crush it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 33:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:20 - Look at Zion, the city where we hold religious festivals! You will see Jerusalem, a peaceful settlement, a tent that stays put; its stakes will never be pulled up; none of its ropes will snap in two.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 34:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:10 - Night and day it will burn; its smoke will ascend continually. Generation after generation it will be a wasteland and no one will ever pass through it again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:16 - For I will not be hostile forever or perpetually angry, for then man's spirit would grow faint before me, the life-giving breath I created.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:5 - You will not always be angry with me, will you? You will not be mad at me forever, will you?' That is what you say, but you continually do all the evil that you can."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 15:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:18 - Why must I continually suffer such painful anguish? Why must I endure the sting of their insults like an incurable wound? Will you let me down when I need you like a brook one goes to for water, but that cannot be relied on?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:39 - Therefore desert creatures and jackals will live there. Ostriches will dwell in it too. But no people will ever live there again. No one will dwell there for all time to come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:18 - So I said, "My endurance has expired; I have lost all hope of deliverance from the LORD." ז (Zayin)

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 5:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 5:20 - Why do you keep on forgetting us? Why do you forsake us so long?

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:11 - This is what the LORD says: "Because Edom has committed three crimes - make that four! - I will not revoke my decree of judgment. He chased his brother with a sword; he wiped out his allies. In his anger he tore them apart without stopping to rest; in his fury he relentlessly attacked them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 8:7 - The LORD confirms this oath by the arrogance of Jacob: "I swear I will never forget all you have done!

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:4 - For this reason the law lacks power, and justice is never carried out. Indeed, the wicked intimidate the innocent. For this reason justice is perverted.
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