Original Word: נָשַׁת
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: nashath
Pronunciation: nah-SHATH
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-shath')
Definition: To lend, to give on interest
Meaning: to eliminate, to dry up

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A primitive root; properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up -- fail.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be dry or parched
NASB Translation
dry (1), exhausted (1), parched (1).

נָשַׁת verb be dry, parched; —

Qal Perfect3feminine singular לְשׁוֺנָם בַּצָּמָא נָשָׁ֑תָּה Isaiah 41:17 (on dagesh forte affect. see Ges^{§ 20i}); also figurative נָָֽשְׁתָה גְבוּרָתָם Jeremiah 51:30, their might is dry, i.e. fails.

Niph`al Perfect3plural consecutive וְנִשְּׁתומַֿיִם מֵהַיָּ֑ם Isaiah 19:5 and water shall be dried up from the sea; compare Imperfect יַנָָּֽתְשׁוּ מַיּם Jeremiah 18:14, where read probably יִנָָּֽשְׁחוּ (Gf Gie and others).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2352 (thriambeuo): While not a direct translation, this Greek term relates to the concept of triumph or victory, which can metaphorically align with the idea of eliminating opposition or obstacles.
• G3583 (xērainō): This Greek verb means "to dry up" or "to wither," directly corresponding to the Hebrew נָשַׁת in its literal sense of causing something to dry or wither away.
• G4095 (pino): Although primarily meaning "to drink," this term can be associated with the consumption or elimination of liquids, indirectly relating to the concept of drying up.

In summary, נָשַׁת (nashat) is a Hebrew verb that conveys the action of drying up or eliminating, often used in the context of divine intervention or judgment. Its usage in the Hebrew Bible highlights the power of God to alter the natural world and fulfill His purposes.

Usage: The verb נָשַׁת (nashat) is used in the context of causing something to dry up or be eliminated. It is a term that conveys the action of making something disappear or cease to exist, often through a process of drying or withering.

Context: • The Hebrew verb נָשַׁת (nashat) is a primitive root that appears in the Hebrew Bible with the primary meaning of "to eliminate" or "to dry up." This term is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe the cessation or disappearance of something, whether it be physical, such as water or vegetation, or more abstract, such as strength or influence.
• In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, נָשַׁת can be found in passages that describe the drying up of natural resources or the removal of obstacles. It is a term that underscores the power of divine intervention in altering the natural order or in bringing about judgment.
• The concept of drying up is significant in the biblical narrative, often symbolizing the removal of life-sustaining elements or the judgment upon nations and peoples. The imagery of drying up is used to convey the idea of divine retribution or the fulfillment of prophetic declarations.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides translations that reflect this meaning, emphasizing the action of drying up or eliminating as a divine act.

וְיָבֵֽשׁ׃ ויבש׃ נָשְׁתָ֥ה נָשָׁ֑תָּה נשתה nā·šāt·tāh nā·šə·ṯāh nāšāttāh nāšəṯāh naShattah nasheTah veyaVesh wə·yā·ḇêš wəyāḇêšInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts