נִצָּחוֹן

“Victory” in Hebrew is Nitzachon (נִצָּחוֹן), pronounced “ni-tsa-KHON.” Nitzachon comes from the root נ-צ-ח (nun-tsade-chet), meaning 'to be enduring, to prevail, to oversee.' The same root gives 'netzach' (eternity) and 'menatze'ach' (conductor, in the Psalm headings). True victory is that which endures.

Nitzachon (נִצָּחוֹן) means “Victory, triumph” in Biblical Hebrew. The root n-ts-ch appears frequently. 'Netzach' (forever/victory) appears 43 times. 'Lamnatze'ach' (to the choirmaster) opens 55 Psalms. 1 Chronicles 29:11 lists netzach among God's supreme attributes alongside greatness, power, and glory.

Nitzachon is pronounced “ni-tsa-KHON.” The word comes from the Hebrew root נ-צ-ח.

The root n-ts-ch connects victory (nitzachon) and eternity (netzach) because in Hebrew thought, a true triumph lasts forever. Temporary wins are not genuine nitzachon. Only God's victories are permanent — which is why the ultimate nitzachon is resurrection, the permanent defeat of death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).

'Lamnatze'ach' opens 55 Psalms and is usually translated 'To the choirmaster.' It comes from the same root as nitzachon. Some scholars suggest it could mean 'For the one who gives victory' — making these Psalms declarations of triumph, not just musical scores.

Scripture teaches victory comes from God, not human strength. Psalm 44:3 says Israel did not win the land by their own sword. Proverbs 21:31 declares: 'The horse is prepared for battle, but victory belongs to the LORD.' God grants nitzachon to those who trust and obey.