Strong’s H5423

נָתַק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nathaq

Pronunciation

naw-thak'

Definition

To tear away, draw (off), pull, root out, pluck up, break, remove

Meaning

to tear off

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nathaq" primarily conveys the action of tearing away or separating something from its original place or state. It is used in various contexts to describe physical separation, such as pulling up plants or breaking bonds, as well as metaphorical separation, such as the breaking of relationships or covenants.

Bible references

Leviticus 22:24;Joshua 4:18;Joshua 8:6;Joshua 8:16;Judges 16:9;Judges 16:9;Judges 16:12;Judges 20:31;Judges 20:32;Job 17:11;Job 18:14;Psalm 2:3;Psalm 107:14;Ecclesiastes 4:12;Isaiah 5:27;Isaiah 33:20;Isaiah 58:6;Jeremiah 2:20;Jeremiah 5:5;Jeremiah 6:29;Jeremiah 10:20;Jeremiah 12:3;Jeremiah 22:24;Jeremiah 30:8;Ezekiel 17:9