נָבַט
To scan , i.e. look intently at ; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
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What does נָבַט (nābaṭ) mean in the Bible?
נָבַט (nābaṭ) is a Hebrew word meaning "to scan , i.e. look intently at ; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care". to scan, i. The failure to look to God reveals deliberate spiritual neglect.
Meaning
Intentional, penetrating gaze that moves from visual perception to emotional regard and favorable care.
to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care BDB: look Usage: (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see.
Why This Word Matters
The failure to look to God reveals deliberate spiritual neglect. Isaiah 22:9-14
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 39×
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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