Definition
a primitive root; to gleam from afar, i.e. to be conspicuous as a signal; or rather perhaps a denominative from H5251 (and identical with H5263, through the idea of a flag as fluttering in the wind); to raise a beacon
Traditional renderings: lift up as an ensign.
Traditional renderings: lift up as an ensign.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נָסַס:
- φεύγωpheugō“to flee”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Psalm 60:4לְהִתְנוֹסֵ֑ס · that they may fleeYou have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah
- Zechariah 9:16מִֽתְנוֹסְס֖וֹת · they will sparkleOn that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land.