Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5401

Strong's H5401 · Hebrew

נָשַׁק

nâshaq · /naw-shak'/

Number
H5401
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נָשַׁק
Transliteration
nâshaq
Pronunciation
naw-shak'
KJV occurrences
35 verses

Definition

to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons

KJV: armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched.

Root / derivation: a primitive root (identical with H5400 (נָשַׂק), through the idea of fastening up; compare H2388 (חָזַק), H2836 (חָשַׁק));

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָשַׁק across 35 verses.

kissed20×
kiss9×
armed2×
him1×
men1×
ruled1×
touched1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

35 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis11 verses
Genesis 27:26

And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.

Genesis 27:27

And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed:

Genesis 29:11

And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.

Genesis 29:13

And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. tidings: Heb. hearing

Genesis 31:28

And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.

Genesis 31:55

And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.

Genesis 33:4

And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

Genesis 41:40

Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss

Genesis 45:15

Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.

Genesis 48:10

Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them. dim: Heb. heavy

Genesis 50:1

And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.

Exodus2 verses
Ruth2 verses
1 Samuel2 verses
2 Samuel4 verses
1 Kings2 verses
1 Chronicles1 verse
2 Chronicles1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms3 verses
Proverbs2 verses
Song of Solomon2 verses
Ezekiel1 verse
Hosea1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5401 (nâshaq) mean?

to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons

How many times does H5401 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5401 (נָשַׁק) appears in 35 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “kissed.”

How is nâshaq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5401 is rendered as “kissed” (20×), “kiss” (9×), “armed” (2×), “him” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word נָשַׁק come from?

a primitive root (identical with H5400 (נָשַׂק), through the idea of fastening up; compare H2388 (חָזַק), H2836 (חָשַׁק));