נִצְבָּה
𐤍𐤑𐤁𐤄
nitsbâh
H5326 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
State or quality of being firmly established or fixed; steadfastness, stability, or strength. In context, refers to something that is set, unwavering, or enduring, whether physically or metaphorically.
Semantic Range
firmness, fixedness, stability, strength, steadfastness, unchangeableness (esp. of a decree or law); by extension, legal irreversibility or binding status
Root / Etymology
From the Aramaic root נצב (corresponding to Hebrew נָצַב), meaning 'to stand, set, take one's stand.' The noun form נִצְבָּה derives from this verbal idea, expressing the state of being firmly established or set in position.
Historical & Contextual Notes
נִצְבָּה appears in biblical Aramaic, notably in Daniel 6:8, 13, 16, 16 (Eng). It is used to refer to the steadfastness or unchangeable nature of a royal decree, conveying that the command or edict cannot be altered or revoked. This nuance of legal and administrative firmness is contextually significant in imperial court language, reflecting the absolute character of Median and Persian law. The term's use is limited to official or legal records and is not common in daily speech or broader biblical Hebrew. It is also notably distinct from Hebrew nouns derived from נָצַב, such as מַצֵּבָה (standing stone, stela), which refer to physical objects rather than an abstract state. English translations as 'cannot be changed,' 'unalterable,' or 'firm' capture part of the semantic range but often miss the connection to legal fixedness in the Aramaic context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to נָצַב; fixedness, i.e. firmness; strength.
Bantu Hebrew
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נצב (n-ṣ-b) — to stand, to set firmly, to place upright
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4673 | מַצָּב | the standing-post |
| H4674 | מֻצָּב | one stationed |
| H4675 | מַצָּבָה | the standing-post |
| H4676 | מַצֵּבָה | the standing-pillar |
| H4678 | מַצֶּבֶת | to the standing stone |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5326-01 |
נִצְבְּתָ֥/א | nitsebeta | ANcfsd/Td |
the strength | the firmness | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5326-01 |
Daniel 2:41 | נִצְבְּתָ֥/א | nitsebeta | ANcfsd/Td |
the strength | the firmness |