נָטִיעַ (na.ti.a)
na.ti.a
plant
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun nati’a literally means a plant or shoot, but it appears in the Bible only once, in Psalm 144:12. In this specific context, it is used metaphorically to describe vigorous sons who are flourishing like healthy young growth.
This single occurrence highlights how biblical imagery often draws from nature to describe human vitality. The word suggests not just existence, but robust health and potential, painting a picture of a family or nation thriving under God’s blessing.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word nati’a describes a young plant or shoot that is actively growing. It appears only once in Scripture, within Psalm 144:12, where it paints a picture of sons who are well-nurtured and flourishing. This imagery moves beyond simple existence to suggest vitality, strength, and the promise of future fruitfulness.
For your faith life, this offers a gentle reminder that growth is a natural process when we are rooted in God’s care. Just as a healthy plant requires good soil and steady water, our spiritual lives deepen through consistent trust and community. It encourages us to value the quiet, steady development of character over time.
May you find peace in knowing that your life, like this young shoot, has potential for deep roots and lasting strength. Trust in the care that sustains you, and let your days grow steadily in grace and wisdom.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [will be] like/ plants1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- כִּ/נְטִעִים֮1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 144:12
Then our sons will be like well-nurtured plants, our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace.
This verse uses the word to metaphorically describe sons who are vigorous and flourishing like healthy young growth, highlighting vitality under God's blessing.