נָצָה

na.tsahto fleeHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

a primitive root; properly, to flash; also, to fly away (from the quickness of motion)
Traditional renderings: flee away, bud (forth).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Song of Solomon 6:11הֵנֵ֖צוּ · [were] in bloom
    I went down to the walnut grove to see the blossoms of the valley, to see if the vines were budding or the pomegranates were in bloom.
  2. Song of Solomon 7:12הֵנֵ֖צוּ
    Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom—there I will give you my love.
  3. Lamentations 4:15נָצ֖וּ · they fled
    “Go away! Unclean!” men shouted at them. “Away, away! Do not touch us!” So they fled and wandered. Among the nations it was said, “They can stay here no longer.”