Strong's Lexicon nesa: To lift, carry, bear, take, forgive Original Word: נָשָׂא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G142 (αἴρω, airo) - to lift, take up, or take away - G863 (ἀφίημι, aphiemi) - to send away, forgive, permit Usage: The Hebrew verb "nesa" primarily means to lift, carry, or bear. It is used in various contexts, including the physical act of 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, where it signifies the removal of sin or guilt. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of bearing or carrying was significant, both in physical and spiritual terms. The act of carrying burdens was a common part of daily life, whether it involved transporting goods or bearing responsibilities. Spiritually, the idea of bearing sin or guilt was central to the sacrificial system, where offerings were made to atone for sins. The notion of God "bearing" or forgiving sins is a profound theological concept, reflecting His mercy and grace. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to nasa Definition to lift, take, carry NASB Translation carried (1), risen (1), take (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carry away, make insurrection, take (Aramaic) corresponding to nasa' -- carry away, make insurrection, take. see HEBREW nasa' Forms and Transliterations וּנְשָׂ֤א ונשא מִֽתְנַשְּׂאָ֑ה מתנשאה שֵׂ֚א miṯ·naś·śə·’āh miṯnaśśə’āh mitnasseAh se śē ū·nə·śā uneSa ūnəśāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:19 HEB: עַל־ מַלְכִ֖ין מִֽתְנַשְּׂאָ֑ה וּמְרַ֥ד וְאֶשְׁתַּדּ֖וּר NAS: that that city has risen up against KJV: time hath made insurrection against INT: against the kings has risen rebellion and revolt Ezra 5:15 Daniel 2:35 3 Occurrences |