נֵ֧צֶר
𐤍𐤑𐤓
nêtser
shoot
A fresh shoot or sprout emerging from a plant, especially from a stump or root; by extension, a metaphorical use for a descendant or offspring, particularly one arising unexpectedly or with potential for renewal. The term highlights newness, vitality, and anticipated future growth within a familial or national context. In prophetic or poetic literature, frequently used symbolically for a future leader arising from the lineage of Jesse (i.e., the house of David).
Isaiah 60:21 · Word #7
Lexicon H5342
| Lemma | נֵצֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤑𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nêtser |
| Strong's | H5342 |
| Definition | A fresh shoot or sprout emerging from a plant, especially from a stump or root; by extension, a metaphorical use for a descendant or offspring, particularly one arising unexpectedly or with potential for renewal. The term highlights newness, vitality, and anticipated future growth within a familial or national context. In prophetic or poetic literature, frequently used symbolically for a future leader arising from the lineage of Jesse (i.e., the house of David). |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | shoot |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5342-03
fresh shoot of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a fresh sprout or new growth emerging from preserved roots, reflecting the root idea of something guarded or retained. The construct state is preserved by rendering it as "fresh shoot of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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