Biblica Analytica
H5340 Hebrew

נָצַץ

na.tsats

to shine

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to shine
Transliteration
na.tsats
Strong's Number
H5340
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Light & Darkness

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word נָצַץ (na.tsats) is a verb with the short definition "to shine." In its semantic domain, it is related to Light & Darkness. Given this context, it seems to be linked to the idea of radiance or brightness, likely visible or perceived by the human eye. Analysis of this rare word is limited due to its single occurrence in the Bible. The verb "na.tsats" likely connotes a sudden or striking appearance of light, which is distinctive and noticeable. Its specific usage may imply an intensity or suddenness of illumination, as opposed to more constant or gentle light. The single appearance of "na.tsats" in the Bible limits its potential significance, but it remains an interesting piece of Old Testament vocabulary. Its focus on light and radiance highlights the emphasis on visual and sensory aspects of the divine presence or miraculous events. Further study of "na.tsats" would require exploration of its linguistic and semantic relationships within the Hebrew Bible.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H5340
Lemma
נָצַץ
Transliteration
na.tsats
Definition
to shine
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text