נָשַׁק
na.shaq
“to kiss”
Definition
to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
a primitive root (identical with H5400 (נָשַׂק), through the idea of fastening up; compare H2388 (חָזַק), H2836 (חָשַׁק));
- to put together, kiss 1a) (Qal) to kiss 1b) (Piel) to kiss 1c) (Hiphil) to touch gently
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
נָשַׁק appears 32 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):
So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.
Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”
You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”
An honest answer givenis like a kiss on the lips.
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