Original Word: נֵזֶק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nezeq
Pronunciation: neh'-zek
Phonetic Spelling: (nay'zek)
Definition: Damage, harm, injury
Meaning: loss

damage

From an unused root meaning to injure; loss -- damage.

Word Origin
from the same as nezem
Definition
injury, damage
NASB Translation
annoyance (1).

[נֶ֫זֶק] noun [masculine] injury, damage (Aramaic loan-word see Biblical Aramaic); — only construct כְּנֶזֶק הַמֶּלֶךְ Esther 7:4 at the price of injury to the king.

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָזַק (nazak), which means "to damage" or "to harm."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2209 • ζημία (zēmia): Refers to "loss" or "damage," similar in meaning to נֵזֶק (nezek).
• Strong's Greek Number 2210 • ζημιόω (zēmioō): Means "to damage" or "to suffer loss," aligning with the concept of causing or experiencing harm.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term נֵזֶק (nezek), its origins, and its significance within the biblical legal framework, highlighting the ethical and communal responsibilities emphasized in the Scriptures.

Usage: The word נֵזֶק (nezek) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations involving loss or damage, often in legal contexts where restitution or compensation is required.

Context: נֵזֶק (nezek) is a term that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote loss or damage, especially in legal contexts. It is often associated with the laws of restitution found in the Torah, where it is used to describe the compensation required for damages caused by one's actions or property. The concept of נֵזֶק is integral to the biblical legal system, emphasizing the importance of justice and fairness in community relations. The term underscores the responsibility individuals have to make amends for harm caused to others, whether through negligence or direct action. In the broader biblical narrative, נֵזֶק serves as a reminder of the ethical obligations to one's neighbor and the community at large.

בְּנֵ֥זֶק בנזק bə·nê·zeq beNezek bənêzeqInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts