Strong’s H5375

נָשָׂא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nasa'

Pronunciation

naw-saw'

Definition

To lift, carry, bear, take, forgive

Meaning

to lift

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nasa" primarily means to lift, carry, or bear. It is used in various contexts, including physically lifting or carrying objects, bearing burdens, and metaphorically bearing sins or guilt. It also conveys the idea of taking away or removing, often in the context of forgiveness. In the Berean Standard Bible, "nasa" is frequently translated as "lift," "carry," "bear," or "forgive."

Bible references

Genesis 4:13;Genesis 7:17;Genesis 13:6;Genesis 13:10;Genesis 13:14;Genesis 18:2;Genesis 18:24;Genesis 18:26;Genesis 19:21;Genesis 21:16;Genesis 21:18;Genesis 22:4;Genesis 22:13;Genesis 24:63;Genesis 24:64;Genesis 27:3;Genesis 27:38;Genesis 29:1;Genesis 29:11;Genesis 31:10;Genesis 31:12;Genesis 31:17;Genesis 32:20;Genesis 33:1;Genesis 33:5