נְצִיב (ne.tsiv)
ne.tsiv
Nezib
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The Hebrew word nṣīb, transliterated as Nezib, appears only once in the Old Testament, specifically in Joshua 15:43. It functions as a proper noun identifying a specific city located in the lowlands of Judah, situated directly on the border with Philistia.
Lexical sources suggest two possible meanings for the root behind this name: "garrison" or "pillar." This duality offers a glimpse into the town's character. If derived from a word meaning pillar, it might refer to a prominent landmark or stone marker defining the territory. Alternatively, if linked to garrison, it highlights the city’s strategic military importance as a fortified outpost guarding the frontier against Philistine expansion.
Its single biblical occurrence places it within the detailed list of territories allotted to the tribe of Judah. The mention serves not merely as geography but as a boundary marker, illustrating the complex political landscape where Israelite settlements met hostile neighbors. The name itself preserves the memory of a place defined by its position at the edge of two worlds.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Nezib appears just once in Scripture, listed among the towns allotted to Judah in Joshua 15:43. The name likely means "garrison" or "pillar," pointing to a place of strength and boundary. It stood on the edge of Israelite territory, facing Philistia, reminding us that God’s people often lived near the line between safety and conflict.
This single mention shows how carefully God mapped out His people’s inheritance. Every town had a purpose. Even places defined by defense or borders mattered to Him. For you, this word invites trust in God’s precise care for your own boundaries and circumstances. He knows where you stand and provides strength for every frontier you face.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Nezib1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/נְצִֽיב\׃1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:43
Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib,
Nezib is listed here as one of the fortified cities in Judah’s lowlands, showing its role as a boundary marker against Philistia.