נָצַר nâtsar

Meaning

to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)

In the King James Version: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man).

Derivation: a primitive root;

Where it is used

• Ezekiel 6:12 He who is far off will die by the plague, he who is near will fall by the sword, and he who remains will die by famine. So I will vent My fury upon them.
• Nahum 2:1 One who scatters advances against you, O Nineveh. Guard the fortress! Watch the road! Brace yourselves! Summon all your strength!