Strong’s H5193

נָטַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nata`

Pronunciation

naw-TAH

Definition

To plant, to establish

Meaning

to strike in, fix, to plant

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nata" primarily means "to plant" in the context of placing seeds or plants into the ground to grow. It is used both literally, in reference to agriculture and horticulture, and metaphorically, to describe the establishment or founding of something, such as a nation or a people. The act of planting implies intention, care, and the expectation of growth and fruitfulness.

Bible references

Genesis 2:8;Genesis 9:20;Genesis 21:33;Exodus 15:17;Leviticus 19:23;Numbers 24:6;Deuteronomy 6:11;Deuteronomy 16:21;Deuteronomy 20:6;Deuteronomy 28:30;Deuteronomy 28:39;Joshua 24:13;2 Samuel 7:10;2 Kings 19:29;1 Chronicles 17:9;Psalm 44:2;Psalm 80:8;Psalm 80:15;Psalm 94:9;Psalm 104:16;Psalm 107:37;Proverbs 31:16;Ecclesiastes 2:4;Ecclesiastes 2:5;Ecclesiastes 3:2