Strong’s H5006

נָאַץ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

na'ats

Pronunciation

naw-ats'

Definition

To despise, to spurn, to reject

Meaning

to scorn

Usage

The Hebrew verb "naats" conveys a strong sense of disdain or contempt. It is often used in the context of rejecting or despising something or someone, particularly in relation to divine commands or wisdom. This term underscores a deliberate and willful act of disrespect or disregard.

Bible references

Numbers 14:11;Numbers 14:23;Numbers 16:30;Deuteronomy 31:20;Deuteronomy 32:19;1 Samuel 2:17;2 Samuel 12:14;2 Samuel 12:14;Psalm 10:3;Psalm 10:13;Psalm 74:10;Psalm 74:18;Psalm 107:11;Proverbs 1:30;Proverbs 5:12;Proverbs 15:5;Ecclesiastes 12:5;Isaiah 1:4;Isaiah 5:24;Isaiah 52:5;Isaiah 60:14;Jeremiah 14:21;Jeremiah 23:17;Jeremiah 33:24;Lamentations 2:6