Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.
Original word: נָ֫תֶר
Transliteration: nether
Definition (short): lye
Definition (full): natron or carbonate of soda
Definition: natron or carbonate of soda
NASB Translation: lye (1), soda (1).
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From
nathar; mineral potash (so called from effervescing with acid) -- nitre.
see HEBREW nathar
KJV:
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
NASB:
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart.
KJV:
For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD.
NASB:
"Although you wash yourself with lye And use much soap, The stain of your iniquity is before Me," declares the Lord GOD.