נָצַר
na.tsar
“to watch”
Definition
to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
a primitive root;
- to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
נָצַר appears 53 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities.
You have heard these things; look at them all.Will you not acknowledge them?From now on I will tell you of new things,hidden things unknown to you.
The highway of the upright leads away from evil;he who guards his way protects his life.
My son, do not lose sight of this:Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes,and I will keep them to the end.
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