Definition
a primitive root; also as denominative from H5331 properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
Traditional renderings: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward.
Traditional renderings: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נָצַח:
- νικάωnikaō“to conquer”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
65 total
- Psalm 69:1לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.
- Psalm 70:1לַ֝מְנַצֵּ֗חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!
- Psalm 75:1לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster: To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A song. We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
- Psalm 76:1לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
- Psalm 77:1לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
- Psalm 80:1לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
- Psalm 81:1לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.
- Psalm 84:1לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts!
- Psalm 85:1לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ׀ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
- Psalm 88:1לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ · For the choirmasterA song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.
- Psalm 109:1לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent.
- Psalm 139:1לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
- Psalm 140:1לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ · For the choirmasterFor the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,
- Jeremiah 8:5נִצַּ֑חַתWhy then have these people turned away? Why does Jerusalem always turn away? They cling to deceit; they refuse to return.
- Habakkuk 3:19לַמְנַצֵּ֖חַ · For the choirmasterGOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.