Original Word: נִצְבָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: nitsbah
Pronunciation: neets-BAH
Phonetic Spelling: (nits-baw')
Definition: To stand firm, to be stationed, to be set up.
Meaning: fixedness, firmness

strength

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to natsab; fixedness, i.e. Firmness -- strength.

see HEBREW natsab

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to natsab
Definition
firmness
NASB Translation
toughness (1).

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root נצב (natzab), which conveys the idea of standing firm or being fixed.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4731: στερεός (stereos) • meaning firm, solid, steadfast.
• Strong's Greek Number 949: βέβαιος (bebaios) • meaning firm, secure, certain.

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of firmness and stability, often used in the New Testament to describe the steadfastness of faith or the certainty of God's promises.

Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of describing something that is steadfast or firmly established. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, where it conveys the idea of something being set or determined.

Context: נִצְבָּה (nitzbah) is an Aramaic term found in the context of the exilic and post-exilic periods of Israel's history, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra. The term is used to describe the firmness or fixedness of decrees, decisions, or structures. In the book of Daniel, it is often associated with the unchangeable nature of laws and edicts issued by the ruling authorities, reflecting the absolute and binding nature of such decrees. This reflects the broader theme of divine sovereignty and the unalterable nature of God's purposes, as seen in the prophetic literature. The use of נִצְבָּה underscores the concept of stability and permanence, whether in human governance or divine decree.

נִצְבְּתָ֥א נצבתא niṣ·bə·ṯā niṣbəṯā nitzbeTaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts