Lexical Definition
נָסַס nâçaç (naw-sas') to shine H:V
a primitive root; to gleam from afar, i.e. to be conspicuous as a signal; or rather perhaps a denominative from נֵס (and identical with נָסַס, through the idea of a flag as fluttering in the wind)
lift up as an ensign.
- to raise a beacon
1) to be lifted up (meaning dubious)
1a) (Hithpoel) to be lifted up, be displayed
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. נסס (√ of following = be high or conspicuous ? Hithpo`lel Infinitive לְהִתְנוֺסֵס Ps 60:6*, according to some denominative from נֵס that it may be displayed, AV, compare De; < see נוס; Participle מִתְנוֺסְסוֺת Zech 9:16 raised ? prominent ? (עַלאַֿדְמָתוֺ; of precious stones, in figure) very dubious; We Now strike out; Gr מִתְנוֺצְצוֺת).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 60:6* |
| Zechariah | 9:16 |