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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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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 - “And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor relent. For He is not a man, that He should relent.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 2:26

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:26 - Then Abner called to Joab and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Do you not know that it will be bitter in the latter end? How long will it be then until you tell the people to return from pursuing their brethren?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 29:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:11 - Yours, O LORD, is the greatness,
The power and the glory,
The victory and the majesty;
For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;
Yours is the kingdom, O LORD,
And You are exalted as head over all.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:20 - They are broken in pieces from morning till evening;
They perish forever, with no one regarding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:20 - You prevail forever against him, and he passes on;
You change his countenance and send him away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:7 - Yet he will perish forever like his own refuse;
Those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 23:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:7 - There the upright could reason with 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 - Oh, that Job were tried to the utmost,
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 withdraw His eyes from the righteous;
But they are on the throne with kings,
For He has seated them forever,
And they are exalted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:6 - O enemy, destructions are finished forever!
And you have destroyed cities;
Even their memory has perished.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:18 - For the needy shall not always be forgotten;
The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:11 - He has said in his heart,
“God has forgotten;
He hides His face;
He will never see.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:1 - To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:11 - You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:23 - Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord?
Arise! Do not cast us off forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:9 - That he should continue to live eternally,
And not see the Pit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:19 - He shall go to the generation of his fathers;
They shall never see light.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:5 - God shall likewise destroy you forever;
He shall take you away, and pluck you out of your dwelling place,
And 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 fume with envy, you mountains of many peaks?
This is the mountain which God desires to dwell in;
Yes, the LORD will dwell in it forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:1 - A Contemplation[fn] of Asaph.

O God, why have You cast us off forever?
Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:3 - Lift up Your feet to the perpetual desolations.
The enemy has damaged everything in the sanctuary.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:10 - O God, how long will the adversary reproach?
Will the enemy blaspheme Your name forever?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:19 - Oh, do not deliver the life of Your turtledove to the wild beast!
Do not forget the life of Your poor forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:8 - Has His mercy ceased forever?
Has His promise failed forevermore?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 79:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:5 - How long, LORD?
Will You be angry forever?
Will Your jealousy burn like fire?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:46

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:46 - How long, LORD?
Will You hide Yourself forever?
Will Your wrath burn like fire?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:9 - He will not always strive with us,
Nor will He keep His anger forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:28 - A false witness shall perish,
But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 13:20 - It will never be inhabited,
Nor will it be settled from generation to generation;
Nor will the Arabian pitch tents there,
Nor will the shepherds make their sheepfolds there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 25:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:8 - He will swallow up death forever,
And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces;
The rebuke of His people
He will take away from all the earth;
For the LORD has spoken.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 28:28

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:28 - Bread flour must be ground;
Therefore he does not thresh it forever,
Break it with his cartwheel,
Or crush it with his horsemen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 33:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:20 - Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts;
Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a quiet home,
A tabernacle that will not be taken down;
Not one of its stakes will ever be removed,
Nor will any of its cords be broken.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 34:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:10 - It shall not be quenched night or day;
Its smoke shall ascend forever.
From generation to generation it shall lie waste;
No one shall pass through it forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:16 - For I will not contend forever,
Nor will I always be angry;
For the spirit would fail before Me,
And the souls which I have made.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:5 - Will He remain angry forever?
Will He keep it to the end?’
Behold, you have spoken and done evil things,
As you were able.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 15:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:18 - Why is my pain perpetual
And my wound incurable,
Which refuses to be healed?
Will You surely be to me like an unreliable stream,
As waters that fail?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:39 - “Therefore the wild desert beasts shall dwell there with the jackals,
And the ostriches shall dwell in it.
It shall be inhabited no more forever,
Nor shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:18 - And I said, “My strength and my hope
Have perished from the LORD.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 5:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 5:20 - Why do You forget us forever,
And forsake us for so long a time?

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:11 - Thus says the LORD:

“For three transgressions of Edom, and for four,
I will not turn away its punishment,
Because he pursued his brother with the sword,
And cast off all pity;
His anger tore perpetually,
And he kept his wrath forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 8:7 - The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob:
“Surely I will never forget any of their works.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:4 - Therefore the law is powerless,
And justice never goes forth.
For the wicked surround the righteous;
Therefore perverse judgment proceeds.
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