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Lexicon :: Strong's H5331 - neṣaḥ

Aa
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 Box1Sa 15:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 15:29 - And further, the Glory of Israel will not say what is false, and his purpose may not be changed: for he is not a man, whose purpose may be changed.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:26

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:26 - Then crying out to Joab, Abner said, Are fighting and destruction to go on for ever? do you not see that the end will only be bitter? how long will it be before you send the people back and make them give up attacking their countrymen?

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:11 - Yours, O Lord, is the strength and the power and the glory, and the authority and the honour: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are lifted up as head over all.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:20 - Between morning and evening they are completely broken; they come to an end for ever, and no one takes note.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:20 - You overcome him for ever, and he is gone; his face is changed in death, and you send him away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:7 - Like the waste from his body he comes to an end for ever: those who have seen him say, Where is he?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:7 - There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:36

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:36 - May Job be tested to the end, because his answers have been like those of evil men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:7 - Lifting them up to the seat of kings, and making them safe for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:6 - You have given their towns to destruction; the memory of them has gone; they have become waste for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:18 - For the poor will not be without help; the hopes of those in need will not be crushed for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:11 - He says in his heart, God has no memory of me: his face is turned away; he will never see it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:1 - <To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> Will you for ever put me out of your memory, O Lord? will your face for ever be turned away from me?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:11 - You will make clear to me the way of life; where you are joy is complete; in your right hand there are pleasures for ever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:23 - Why are you sleeping, O Lord? awake! and come to our help, do not give us up for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:9 - So that he might have eternal life, and never see the underworld.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:19 - He will go to the generation of his fathers; he will not see the light again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:5 - But God will put an end to you for ever; driving you out from your tent, uprooting you from the land of the living. (Selah.)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16 - Why are you looking with envy, you high hills, on the hill desired by God as his resting-place? truly, God will make it his house for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:1 - <Maschil. Of Asaph.> Of God, why have you put us away from you for ever? why is the fire of your wrath smoking against the sheep who are your care?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:3 - Go up and see the unending destruction; all the evil which your haters have done in the holy place;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:10 - O God, how long will those who are against us say cruel things? will the hater go on looking down on your name for ever?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:19 - O give not the soul of your dove to the hawk; let not the life of the poor go out of your memory for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:8 - Is his mercy quite gone for ever? has his word come to nothing?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:5 - How long, O Lord? will you be angry for ever? will your wrath go on burning like fire?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:46

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:46 - How long, O Lord, will you Keep yourself for ever from our eyes? how long will your wrath be burning like fire?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:9 - His feeling will no longer be bitter; he will not keep his wrath for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:28 - A false witness will be cut off, ...

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 13:20 - People will never be living in it again, and it will have no more men from generation to generation: the Arab will not put up his tent there; and those who keep sheep will not make it a resting-place for their flocks.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:8 - He has put an end to death for ever; and the Lord God will take away all weeping; and he will put an end to the shame of his people in all the earth: for the Lord has said it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:28 - Is the grain for bread crushed? He does not go on crushing it for ever, but he lets his cart-wheels and his horses go over it without crushing it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:20 - Let your eyes be resting on Zion, the town of our holy feasts: you will see Jerusalem, a quiet resting-place, a tent which will not be moved, whose tent-pins will never be pulled up, and whose cords will never be broken.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:10 - It will not be put out day or night; its smoke will go up for ever: it will be waste from generation to generation; no one will go through it for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:16 - For I will not give punishment for ever, or be angry without end: for from me breath goes out; and I it was who made the souls.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:5 - Will he be angry for ever? will he keep his wrath to the end? These things you have said, and have done evil and have had your way.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:18 - Why is my pain unending and my wound without hope of being made well? Sorrow is mine, for you are to me as a stream offering false hope and as waters which are not certain.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:39 - For this reason the beasts of the waste land with the wolves will make their holes there and the ostriches will be living in it: never again will men be living there, it will be unpeopled from generation to generation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:18 - And I said, My strength is cut off, and my hope from the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 5:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 5:20 - Why have we gone from your memory for ever? why have you been turned away from us for so long?

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:11 - These are the words of the Lord: For three crimes of Edom, and for four, I will not let its fate be changed; because his sword was turned against his brother, without pity, and his wrath was burning at all times, and he was angry for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 8:7 - The Lord has taken an oath by the pride of Jacob, Truly I will ever keep in mind all their works.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:4 - For this reason the law is feeble and decisions are not effected: for the upright man is circled round by evil-doers; because of which right is twisted.
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