Original Word: נֵתַח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nethach
Pronunciation: neh'-thakh
Phonetic Spelling: (nay'-thakh)
Definition: Piece, part, portion
Meaning: a fragment

part, piece

From nathach; a fragment -- part, piece.

see HEBREW nathach

Word Origin
from nathach
Definition
a piece (of a divided carcass)
NASB Translation
piece (3), pieces (10).

נֵ֫תַח noun masculine^{Ezekiel 24:4} piece of a divided carcass (Ecclus נתחים Ecclesiasticus 50:12a); — absolute ׳נ Ezekiel 24:4; plural נְתָחִים Judges 19:29 2t.; suffix נְתָחָיו Exodus 29:17 (twice in verse) + 2t., נְתָחֶ֫יהָ Leviticus 1:6 3t.; **read נְתָחֶיהָ also Ezekiel 24:5 for MT רתחיה Hi-Sm Co Berthol Toy Siegf^Kau Krae Da ('possibly'). — usually plural pieces: of meat in a caldron (symbolic of Jerusalem) Ezekiel 24:4 (twice in verse) (singular only Ezekiel 24:4 b), Ezekiel 24:6; Ezekiel 24:6; of sacrificial animals Exodus 29:17b Leviticus 1:8; Leviticus 8:20; b Leviticus 9:13; elsewhere ׳לִנ after verb נִתַּה (q. v.): of woman Judges 19:29; Exodus 29:17 a Leviticus 1:6,12; Leviticus 8:20 a.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָתַח (nāṯaḥ), which means "to cut" or "to divide."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3196: μερίς (meris) • This Greek term refers to a part or portion, often used in the context of dividing or apportioning something.
• G3310: μερισμός (merismos) • This term denotes a division or distribution, similar to the act of dividing portions in a sacrificial context.

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of division and portioning as seen in the Hebrew נֵתַח (nēṯaḥ), highlighting the continuity of sacrificial language and practice across the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

Usage: The term נֵתַח is used in the context of sacrificial offerings, referring to the pieces or portions of meat that are divided for the purpose of sacrifice.

Context: • נֵתַח (nēṯaḥ) appears in the Hebrew Bible primarily in the context of the sacrificial system described in the Torah. It is used to describe the portions of an animal that are cut and prepared for offerings. The term emphasizes the act of dividing the animal into specific parts, which are then used in various sacrificial rites.
• In Levitical law, the division of the animal into נֵתַח (nēṯaḥ) was a critical step in the preparation of offerings. This process was not only a physical act but also held spiritual significance, symbolizing the dedication and consecration of the offering to God.
• The concept of נֵתַח (nēṯaḥ) underscores the meticulous nature of the sacrificial system, where each part of the offering had a designated purpose and meaning. This reflects the broader theological theme of order and holiness in worship practices.
• Example from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB): In Leviticus 1:6, the text describes the process of preparing a burnt offering: "He is to skin the burnt offering and cut it into pieces." Here, the term "pieces" corresponds to נֵתַח (nēṯaḥ), indicating the specific portions of the animal prepared for the altar.

הַנְּתָחִ֔ים הַנְּתָחִ֖ים הנתחים לִנְתָחֶ֖יהָ לִנְתָחֶ֙יהָ֙ לִנְתָחֶ֤יהָ לִנְתָחֶֽיהָ׃ לִנְתָחָ֑יו לִנְתָחָ֔יו לנתחיה לנתחיה׃ לנתחיו נְתָחִ֑ים נְתָחֶ֙יהָ֙ נְתָחָ֖יו נֵ֥תַח נתח נתחיה נתחיו נתחים han·nə·ṯā·ḥîm hannetaChim hannəṯāḥîm lin·ṯā·ḥāw lin·ṯā·ḥe·hā lintaChav lintaCheiha linṯāḥāw linṯāḥehā nə·ṯā·ḥāw nə·ṯā·ḥe·hā nə·ṯā·ḥîm nê·ṯaḥ Netach netaChav netaCheiha netaChim nêṯaḥ nəṯāḥāw nəṯāḥehā nəṯāḥîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts