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Lexicon :: Strong's H5157 - nāḥal

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נָחַל
Transliteration
nāḥal
Pronunciation
naw-khal'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1342

Strong’s Definitions

נָחַל nâchal, naw-khal'; a primitive root; to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate:—divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 61x

The KJV translates Strong's H5157 in the following manner: inherit (30x), inheritance (19x), possess (5x), have (2x), divide (1x), heritage (1x), possession (1x), strong's synonym (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 61x
The KJV translates Strong's H5157 in the following manner: inherit (30x), inheritance (19x), possess (5x), have (2x), divide (1x), heritage (1x), possession (1x), strong's synonym (2x).

  1. to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess

    1. (Qal)

      1. to take possession, inherit

      2. to have or get as a possession or property (fig.)

      3. to divide the land for a possession

      4. to acquire (testimonies) (fig.)

    2. (Piel) to divide for a possession

    3. (Hithpael) to possess oneself of

    4. (Hiphil)

      1. to give as a possession

      2. to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance

    5. (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
נָחַל nâchal, naw-khal'; a primitive root; to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate:—divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion).
STRONGS H5157: Abbreviations
† נָחַל verb denominative get or take as a possession (compare Gerber236 ff.; Ecclus נחל Ecclesiasticus 45:22b +; Late Hebrew id. (rare)); —
Qal Perfect נ׳ Zechariah 2:16; 2nd person masculine singular נָחַלְתָּ Exodus 23:20 + 8 times Perfect; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יִנְחַלְ Isaiah 57:13; 3rd person masculine plural יִנְחֲלוּ Numbers 18:23 + 5 times; יִנְחָ֑לוּ Numbers 26:55 + 2 times; + 8 times Imperfect; Infinitive נְחֹל Numbers 34:18; Joshua 19:49; —
1. take possession, inherit:
a. land of Canaan, Exodus 23:30 (E), Exodus 32:13 (J), Isaiah 57:13; Ezekiel 47:14; Zoin and Judah Psalm 69:37 [Psalm 69:36].
b. special sections in the land, of tribes and individuals, נחל נחלה Joshua 17:6 (J); נחלה אשׁר נ׳ Deuteronomy 19:14 (D), Numbers 35:8 (P), compare Joshua 14:1 (P); without accusative, have or get a (landed) property, Numbers 18:20, 23, 24; Numbers 26:55; Numbers 32:19; Joshua 16:4; Joshua 19:9 (all P), Judges 11:3.
c. land of Moab and Ammon by conquest Zephaniah 2:9; landed property בכל הנוים Psalm 82:8.
d. God takes possession of Israel as his private property Exodus 34:9 (J); Judah Zechariah 2:16.
2. figurative have or get as a possession, property: testimonies Psalm 119:111, glory Proverbs 3:35, good things Proverbs 28:10, lies Jeremiah 16:19, wind Proverbs 11:29, simplicity Proverbs 14:18.
3. divide the land for a possession, Numbers 34:17, 18; Joshua 19:49 (all P; incorrect pointing for Piel, so SS).
Pi. divide for a possession: Perfect 3rd person masculine singular נִחַל Joshua 13:32; 3rd person plural נִחֲלוּ Joshua 14:1; Joshua 19:51; Infinitive נַחֵל Numbers 34:29 (all P); also Numbers 34:17, 18; Joshua 19:49 (see Qal 3).
Hithp. Perfect 3rd person plural suffix הִתְנַחֲלוּם Isaiah 24:2; 2nd person masculine plural הִתְנַחַלְתֶּם Leviticus 25:46; Numbers 33:54; Imperfect תִּתְנַחֲלוּ Numbers 34:13; Ezekiel 47:13; תִּתְנֶחָ֑לוּ Numbers 33:54; Infinitive הִתְנַחֵל Numbers 32:18; possess oneself of land (accusative), Numbers 33:54; Numbers 34:13(P) Ezekiel 47:13; נחלה Numbers 32:18 (P); slaves Leviticus 25:46 (P) Isaiah 14:2; absolute, reference to land Numbers 33:54 (P); all with לְ person (for whose benefit), except Numbers 32:18; Numbers 34:13; Isaiah 14:2.
Hiph. Perfect 1st person singular הִנְחַ֫לְתִּי Jeremiah 3:18 + 3 times Perfect; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יַנְחִיל Deuteronomy 3:28; יַנְחִל Ezekiel 46:18; 2nd person masculine singular suffix תַּנְחִילֶנָּה Deuteronomy 31:7 + 5 times Imperfect; Infinitive construct הַנְחִיל Isaiah 49:8; Proverbs 8:21; בְּהַנְחֵל Deuteronomy 32:8 (on form compare Ew§ 238 d Köi. 315 Ges§ 53 k; read בְּהַנְחִל ?); suffix הַנְחִילוֺ Deuteronomy 21:16; Participle מַנְחִיל Deuteronomy 12:10; —
1. give as a possession:
a. land of Canaan (given by י׳ or his servants), accusative of person and thing, Deuteronomy 1:38; Deuteronomy 3:28; Deuteronomy 12:10; Deuteronomy 19:3; Deuteronomy 31:7; Joshua 1:6 (all D), Jeremiah 3:18; Jeremiah 12:14.
b. various things, accusative of person and thing, especially blessings, Zechariah 8:12; 1 Samuel 2:8; Proverbs 8:21; accusative of thing Isaiah 49:8; accusative of person Deuteronomy 32:8.
2. cause to inherit, give as an inheritance, with accusative of person and thing, Deuteronomy 21:16; accusative of person + מן thing, Ezekiel 46:18; accusative of person Proverbs 13:22; ל person 1 Chronicles 28:8.
Hoph. Perfect 1st person singular הָנְחַלְתּי Job 7:3 made to possess, with accusative of thing, e.g. months of vanity.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

23:20; 23:30; 32:13; 34:9

Leviticus

25:46; 25:46

Numbers

18:20; 18:23; 18:23; 18:24; 26:55; 26:55; 32:18; 32:18; 32:18; 32:19; 33:54; 33:54; 33:54; 33:54; 34:13; 34:13; 34:13; 34:17; 34:17; 34:18; 34:18; 34:18; 34:29; 35:8

Deuteronomy

1:38; 3:28; 3:28; 12:10; 12:10; 19:3; 19:14; 21:16; 21:16; 31:7; 31:7; 32:8; 32:8

Joshua

1:6; 13:32; 14:1; 14:1; 16:4; 17:6; 19:9; 19:49; 19:49; 19:49; 19:51

Judges

11:3

1 Samuel

2:8

1 Chronicles

28:8

Job

7:3

Psalms

69:36; 82:8; 119:111

Proverbs

3:35; 8:21; 8:21; 11:29; 13:22; 14:18; 28:10

Isaiah

14:2; 14:2; 24:2; 49:8; 49:8; 57:13; 57:13

Jeremiah

3:18; 3:18; 12:14; 16:19

Ezekiel

46:18; 46:18; 47:13; 47:13; 47:14

Zephaniah

2:9

Zechariah

8:12

H5157

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Strong's Number H5157 matches the Hebrew נָחַל (nāḥal),
which occurs 13 times in 12 verses in 'Num' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:20

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:20 - And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance H5157 in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:23

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:23 - But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have H5157 no inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:24 - But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have H5157 no inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 26:55

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 26:55 - Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit. H5157

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:18

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:18 - We will not return unto our houses, until the children of Israel have inherited H5157 every man his inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:19

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:19 - For we will not inherit H5157 with them on yonder side Jordan, or forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side Jordan eastward.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 33:54

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 33:54 - And ye shall divide H5157 ➔ the land by lot for an inheritance H5157 among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. H5157

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:13

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:13 - And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This is the land which ye shall inherit H5157 by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:17

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:17 - These are the names of the men which shall divide H5157 the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:18

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:18 - And ye shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide H5157 ➔ the land by inheritance. H5157

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:29

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:29 - These are they whom the LORD commanded to divide the inheritance H5157 unto the children of Israel in the land of Canaan.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 35:8

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 35:8 - And the cities which ye shall give shall be of the possession of the children of Israel: from them that have many ye shall give many; but from them that have few ye shall give few: every one shall give of his cities unto the Levites according to his inheritance which he inheriteth. H5157
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