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H5258 · Hebrew · Old Testament
נָסַךְ
Nasak
Verb
To pour out, cast (metal), weave

Definition

The Hebrew verb nasak has two distinct ranges of meaning: (1) to pour out a liquid offering (libation) to God or idols, and (2) to cast or overlay metal, and (3) to weave or set in place. In sacrificial contexts it refers to pouring out drink offerings. In royal contexts it refers to God's sovereign appointment of His king.

Usage & Theological Significance

The drink offering (nesek) was a liquid sacrifice poured out alongside grain and burnt offerings (Numbers 15:1-10) — the final element completing the worship sequence. Paul uses this imagery: "I am already being poured out like a drink offering" (2 Timothy 4:6; Philippians 2:17) — framing his martyrdom as an act of worship. More strikingly, Psalm 2:6 uses a form of nasak: "I have installed (nasak) my king on Zion" — God sovereignly pouring out / establishing His anointed king, pointing to Christ's royal inauguration.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 2:6 I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.
Numbers 15:5 With each lamb for the burnt offering or the sacrifice, prepare a quarter of a hin of wine as a drink offering.
Genesis 35:14 Jacob set up a stone pillar at the place where God had talked with him, and he poured out a drink offering on it.
Isaiah 40:19 As for an idol, a metalworker casts it, and a goldsmith overlays it with gold and fashions silver chains for it.
Philippians 2:17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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