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Lexicon :: Strong's H5401 - nāšaq

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נָשַׁק
Transliteration
nāšaq
Pronunciation
naw-shak'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [identical with נָשַׂק (H5400), through the idea of fastening up
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1435,1436

Strong’s Definitions

נָשַׁק nâshaq, naw-shak'; a primitive root (identical with H5400, through the idea of fastening up; compare H2388, H2836); to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons:—armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 35x

The KJV translates Strong's H5401 in the following manner: kiss (29x), armed (2x), kissed him (1x), armed men (1x), ruled (1x), touched (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 35x
The KJV translates Strong's H5401 in the following manner: kiss (29x), armed (2x), kissed him (1x), armed men (1x), ruled (1x), touched (1x).

  1. to put together, kiss

    1. (Qal) to kiss

    2. (Piel) to kiss

    3. (Hiphil) to touch gently

  2. to handle, be equipped with

    1. (Qal) to be equipped

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
נָשַׁק nâshaq, naw-shak'; a primitive root (identical with H5400, through the idea of fastening up; compare H2388, H2836); to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons:—armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched.
STRONGS H5401: Abbreviations
† I. נָשַׁק verb kiss (Late Hebrew id., Assyrian našâku, Targum נְשֵׁיק, נְשַׁק, Syriac bdb067603, kiss (originally smell [bdb067604] according to LagNov. Psalt. Spec. 24 f.): Arabic bdb067605 is fasten together, arrange in order, Ethiopic bdb067606 participle ordine dispositus, apte sertus Di641, possibly akin to II. נשׁק); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular נ׳ 1 Kings 19:18; 2 Samuel 15:5; 3rd person feminine singular נָֽשְׁקָה Proverbs 7:13; 3rd person plural נָשָׁ֑קוּ Psalm 85:11; Imperfect יִּשַּׁק Genesis 41:40, וַיִּשַּׁק Genesis 27:27 +; suffix יִשָּׁקֵ֫נִי Songs 1:2; 1st person singular cohortative אֶשֳּׁקָהֿ 1 Kings 19:20; 3rd person masculine plural יִשָּׁק֑וּן Hosea 13:2, etc.; Imperative וּשֲׁקָה Genesis 27:26; Infinitive construct נְשָׁקֿ 2 Samuel 20:9; — kiss, usually with לְ person: Genesis 27:26, 29; Genesis 50:1; Exodus 4:27 (all J), Genesis 48:10; Exodus 18:7 (both E), 2 Samuel 15:5; 2 Samuel 14:33; 2 Samuel 19:40; 2 Samuel 20:9; 1 Kings 19:20; Proverbs 7:13; Ruth 1:9, 4; so of idol-worship 1 Kings 19:18 (compare WeSkizzen iii. 105; Heid. 109), compare וַתִּשַּׁק יָדִי לְפִי Job 31:27 and my hand hath kissed my mouth; rarely with accusative of person 1 Samuel 20:41 (אִישׁ אֶתרֵֿעֵהוּ), suffix person 1 Samuel 10:1; Songs (+ מִגְּשִׁיקוֺת), Songs 8:1; also Genesis 33:4 וַֹיִֹּשָֹּׁקֵֹהֹוֹּ (J; Holz E; word suspicious, Di rejects); עֲגָלִים יִשּׁ׳ Hosea 13:2 claves do they kiss; שְׁפָתַיִם יִשָּׁ֑ק Proverbs 24:26 lips he kisses; absolute Psalm 85:11 (figurative, reciprocal). — עַלמִּֿיךָ יִשַּׁק Genesis 41:40 is dubious, Di. 'to thy mouth all my people shall yield' (fit, adapt themselves, compare Arabic √), so Kau BuhlLex, but this meaning uncertain, and text perhaps corrupt, see Di Holz).
Pi. Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular וַיְנַשֵּׁק Genesis 32:1 [Genesis 31:55]; Genesis 45:15, וַיְנַשֶּׁקֿ Genesis 29:13; Imperative masculine plural נַשְּׁקוּֿ Psalm 2:12; Infinitive construct נַשֵּׁק Genesis 31:28; — kiss = Qal: with לְ person Genesis 29:13(J), Genesis 31:28; Genesis 32:1 [Genesis 31:55; Genesis 45:15 (all E); נַשְּׁקובַֿר Psalm 2:12 is dubious, compare I. בַּר
Hiph. Participle מַשִּׁיקוֺתּ Ezekiel 3:13 of wings of cherubim, gently touching each other (with אֶלֿ).

† II. [נָשַׁק] verb exact meaning uncertain; probably either handle, or be equipped with (compare perhaps Arabic bdb067607 etc., below I. נשׁק); — only Qal Participle plural construct נשְׁקֵי : — קֶשֶׁת נ׳ 1 Chronicles 12:2 equipped with the bow, so 2 Chronicles 17:17 (+ מָגֵן); רוֺמֵי קֶשֶׁת נ׳ Psalm 78:9 is difficult, ר׳ appositive of נ׳ according to Hup-Now Bae and others (Ges§ 130 e); strike out רוֺמֵי as explanatory gloss Hup Hi Che Kau; strike out ver. as gloss Hup Kau Bae.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

27:26; 27:26; 27:27; 27:29; 29:13; 29:13; 31:28; 31:28; 31:55; 31:55; 33:4; 41:40; 41:40; 45:15; 45:15; 48:10; 50:1

Exodus

4:27; 18:7

Ruth

1:4; 1:9

1 Samuel

10:1; 20:41

2 Samuel

14:33; 15:5; 15:5; 19:40; 20:9; 20:9

1 Kings

19:18; 19:18; 19:20; 19:20

1 Chronicles

12:2

2 Chronicles

17:17

Job

31:27

Psalms

2:12; 2:12; 78:9; 85:11; 85:11

Proverbs

7:13; 7:13; 24:26

Song of Songs

1:2; 8:1

Ezekiel

3:13

Hosea

13:2; 13:2

H5401

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H5401 matches the Hebrew נָשַׁק (nāšaq),
which occurs 35 times in 35 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 27:26

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 27:26 - And Isaac his father said to him, Draw nigh to me, and kiss me, son.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 27:27

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 27:27 - And he drew nigh and kissed him, and smelled the smell of his garments, and blessed him, and said, Behold, the smell of my son is as the smell of an abundant field, which the Lord has blessed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 29:11

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 29:11 - And Jacob kissed Rachel, and cried with a loud voice and wept.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 29:13

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 29:13 - And it came to pass when Laban heard the name of Jacob, his sister's son, he ran to meet him, and embraced and kissed him, and brought him into his house; and he told Laban all these sayings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:28

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:28 - And I was not counted worthy to embrace my children and my daughters; now then thou hast wrought foolishly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:55

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:55 - (LXX 32:1) And Laban rose up in the morning, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them; and Laban having turned back, departed to his place.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 33:4

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 33:4 - And Esau ran on to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him; and they both wept.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:40

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 41:40 - Thou shalt be over my house, and all my people shall be obedient to thy [fn]word; only in the throne will I excel thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:15

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:15 - And he kissed all his brethren, and wept on them; and after these things his brethren spoke to him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 48:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 48:10 - Now the eyes of Israel were dim through age, and he could not see; and he brought them near to him, and he kissed them, and embraced them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 50:1

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 50:1 - And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept on him, and kissed him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 4:27 - And the Lord said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses; and he went and met him in the mount of God, and they kissed each other.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 18:7

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 18:7 - And Moses went forth to meet his father-in-law, and did him reverence, and kissed him, and they embraced each other, and he brought them into the tent.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:9 - The Lord grant you that ye may find rest each of you in the house of her husband: and she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:14 - And they lifted up their voice, and wept again; and Orpha kissed her mother-in-law and returned to her people; but Ruth followed her.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:1 - And Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said to him, Has not the Lord anointed thee for a ruler over his people, over Israel? and thou shalt rule among the people of the Lord, and thou shalt save them out of the hand of their enemies; and this shall be the sign to thee that the Lord has anointed thee for a ruler over his inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:41

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:41 - And when the lad went in, then David arose from the [fn]argab, and fell upon his face, and did obeisance to him three times, and they kissed each other, and wept for each other, for a great while.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:33

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:33 - And Joab went in to the king, and brought him word: and he called Abessalom, and he went in to the king, and did him obeisance, and fell upon his face to the ground, even in the presence of the king; and the king kissed Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:5 - And it came to pass when a man came near to do him obeisance, that he stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:39

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:39 - (LXX 19:40) And all the people went over Jordan, and the king went over; and the king kissed Berzelli, and blessed him; and he returned to his place.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 20:9 - And Joab said to Amessai, Art thou in health, my brother? and the right hand of Joab took hold of the beard of Amessai to kiss him.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 19:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 19:18 - And thou shalt leave in Israel seven thousand men, all the knees which had not bowed [fn]themselves to Baal, and every mouth which had not worshipped him.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 19:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 19:20 - And Elisaie left the cattle, and ran after Eliu and said, I will kiss my father, and follow after thee. And Eliu said, Return, for I have done a work for thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:2 - and using the bow with the right hand and with the left, and slingers with stones, and shooters with bows. Of the brethren of Saul of Benjamin,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 17:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 17:17 - And out of Benjamin there was a mighty man of strength, even Eliada, and with him two hundred thousand archers and targeteers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:27 - and if my heart was secretly deceived, and if I have laid my hand upon my mouth and kissed it:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12 - [fn]Accept correction, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and ye should perish from the righteous way: whensoever his wrath shall be suddenly kindled, blessed are all they that trust in him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:9 - (LXX 77:9) The children of Ephraim, bending and shooting with the bow, turned back in the day of battle.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:10 - (LXX 84:11) Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:13 - Then she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said to him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:26 - and men will kiss lips that answer well.

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Unchecked Copy BoxSng 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 1:2 - Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy breasts are better than wine.

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Unchecked Copy BoxSng 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 8:1 - I would that thou, O my kinsman, wert he that sucked the breasts of my mother; when I found thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, they should not despise me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 3:13 - And I perceived the sound of the wings of the living creatures clapping one to the other, and the sound of the wheels was near them, and the sound of the earthquake.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:2 - And now they have sinned increasingly, and have made for themselves a molten image of their silver, according to the fashion of idols, the work of artificers accomplished for them: they say, Sacrifice men, for the calves have come to an end.
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