Original Word: סוּג
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: cuwg
Pronunciation: soog
Phonetic Spelling: (soog)
Definition: To turn back, to retreat, to backslide
Meaning: to flinch, to go back

backslider, drive, go back, turn away, back

A primitive root; properly, to flinch, i.e. (by implication) to go back, literally (to retreat) or figuratively (to apostatize) -- backslider, drive, go back, turn (away, back).

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to move away, backslide
NASB Translation
backslider (1), drawing (1), move (4), moves (1), remove (1), turn (2), turn back (1), turned (8), turned aside (1), turned back (3), turning away (1).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G483 (ἀναχωρέω): To withdraw, to depart
• G654 (ἀποστασία): Apostasy, defection
• G672 (ἀποστρέφω): To turn away, to reject
• G683 (ἀποστάσιον): Divorce, repudiation
• G868 (ἀφίημι): To send away, to leave
• G1578 (ἐκλείπω): To fail, to cease
• G1593 (ἐκτρέπω): To turn aside, to deviate
• G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω): To turn back, to return
• G3332 (μετατίθημι): To transfer, to change
• G3334 (μεταστρέφω): To pervert, to change
• G3346 (μετατίθημι): To transfer, to change
• G5233 (ὑπερβαίνω): To transgress, to overstep
• G5420 (φράσσω): To fence in, to block

These Greek entries provide a broader understanding of the concept of turning back or retreating, as seen in the New Testament, and offer a linguistic bridge between the Hebrew and Greek scriptures.

Usage: The verb סוּג is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of turning back or retreating, often in a metaphorical sense, such as turning away from a path or commitment. It can imply a physical retreat or a spiritual or moral backsliding.

Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The verb סוּג appears in several passages, often conveying the idea of retreat or apostasy. It is used to describe both physical and spiritual turning away.
• Example Verses:
• Psalm 44:18 (BSB): "Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path."
• Proverbs 14:14 (BSB): "The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his own ways, but a good man will be rewarded for his."
• Theological Implications: The use of סוּג often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a failure to remain faithful or steadfast. It highlights the human tendency to retreat from commitments, whether due to fear, temptation, or other pressures.
• Cultural Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, loyalty and steadfastness were highly valued, and turning back from a commitment could be seen as dishonorable or cowardly. The biblical usage of סוּג reflects this cultural perspective, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to God and His commandments.

הַנְּסוֹגִ֖ים הנסוגים וְיִסֹּ֣גוּ וַיִּסֹּ֣גוּ ויסגו יִסֹּ֣גוּ יסגו נְסֹגִ֣ים נְסוּגֹֽתִי׃ נָס֣וֹג נָס֥וֹג נָסֹ֤גוּ נָסֹ֥גוּ נסגו נסגים נסוג נסוגתי׃ ס֣וּג סָג֮ סג סוג han·nə·sō·w·ḡîm hannesoGim hannəsōwḡîm nā·sō·ḡū nā·sō·wḡ naSog naSogu nāsōḡū nāsōwḡ nə·sō·ḡîm nə·sū·ḡō·ṯî nesoGim nəsōḡîm nesuGoti nəsūḡōṯî sag sāḡ sug sūḡ vaiyisSogu veyisSogu way·yis·sō·ḡū wayyissōḡū wə·yis·sō·ḡū wəyissōḡū yis·sō·ḡū yisSogu yissōḡūInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts