| Nṣab | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Nṣab Rba Nṣab Ziwa |
| Abode | World of Light |
| Genealogy | |
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| Consort | Anan-Nṣab |
InMandaeism,Nṣab (Classical Mandaic:ࡍࡑࡀࡁ,lit. 'Plant',Modern Mandaic pronunciation:[ənˈsˤɑb]) is anuthra (angel or guardian). He is also calledNṣab Rba ("the Great Nṣab") orNṣab Ziwa ("the Radiant Nṣab" or "Splendid Plant"[1]). Nṣab andAnan-Nṣab ('cloud of Nṣab', a female consort) are frequently mentioned together as a pair in theRight Ginza andQulasta.[2][3]
In chapters 3 to 10 of theMandaean Book of John, Nṣab is a son ofYushamin.[4]
In the fourth chapter, Nṣab Ziwa (Classical Mandaic:ࡍࡑࡀࡁ ࡆࡉࡅࡀ,lit. 'Splendid Plant') admonishes his father Yushamin over his rebellion.[1]
The eighth chapter gives an account of Nṣab bringing a petition for forgiveness for Yushamin to the King of Light (malka ḏ-nhura), who accepts it against the wishes ofManda d-Hayyi, and cautions the latter for hating Yushamin for refusing him a wife. The ninth is a dialogue between Yushamin,Manda d-Hayyi and Nṣab; the tenth is a monologue by Yushamin.[1]
Nṣab is mentioned in chapters 8 and 17.1 of theRight Ginza.[2] He is also mentioned inQulasta prayers25,71,105,145,168,186, 353, and 379.[3]
In theBaptism of Hibil Ziwa (DC 35), Nṣab is the name of a heavenly tree.[5]
