Strong's H5144 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נָזַר (nâzar)

Pronunciation: naw-zar'

POS: naw-zar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to hold aloof, i.e. (intransitivey) abstain (from food and drink, from impurity, and even from divine worship (i.e. apostatize)); specifically, to set apart (to sacred purposes), i.e. devote; consecrate, separate(-ing, self).

KJV Usage: consecrate, separate(-ing, self).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to dedicate, consecrate, separate
• 2. 1a) (Niphal) to dedicate oneself, devote oneself
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil) to keep sacredly separate
• 4. 2)(Hiphil) to be a Nazarite, live as a Nazarite

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G37
• GREEK G48
• GREEK G526
• GREEK G2126
• GREEK G2171
• GREEK G2172
• GREEK G4337

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