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Lexicon :: Strong's H5148 - nāḥâ

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נָחָה
Transliteration
nāḥâ
Pronunciation
naw-khaw'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1341

Strong’s Definitions

נָחָה nâchâh, naw-khaw'; a primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists):—bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x

The KJV translates Strong's H5148 in the following manner: lead (24x), guide (6x), bring (4x), bestowed (1x), lead forth (1x), govern (1x), put (1x), straiteneth (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x
The KJV translates Strong's H5148 in the following manner: lead (24x), guide (6x), bring (4x), bestowed (1x), lead forth (1x), govern (1x), put (1x), straiteneth (1x).

  1. to lead, guide

    1. (Qal) to lead, bring

    2. (Hiphil) to lead, guide

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
נָחָה nâchâh, naw-khaw'; a primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists):—bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten.
STRONGS H5148: Abbreviations
† [נָחָה] verb lead, guide (Arabic bdb063405 go in direction of, turn (eyes) toward); —
Qal Perfect suffix נָחַ֫נִי Genesis 24:27 + 2 times; וְנָֽחֲךָ Isaiah 58:11; נָחָם Exodus 13:17; 2nd person masculine singular נָחִ֫יתָ Exodus 15:13; Psalm 77:21 [Psalm 77:20] Imperative נְחֵה Exodus 32:34; suffix נְחֵנִי Psalm 5:9 + 2 times; — lead, bring, followed by accusative of person, subject man Exodus 32:34 (followed by אֶלֿ), compare Psalm 60:11; Psalm 108:11 (both followed by עַדֿ; || הוביל); usually subject י׳ Genesis 24:27 (J; also followed by בַּדֶּרֶךְ + accusative of location), Exodus 13:17 (E; followed by דֶּרֶךְ), Exodus 15:13 (song; || נהל), Psalm 77:21 [Psalm 77:20]; figurative of guidance in prosperity and righteousness Psalm 5:9 (|| הושׁר דרך), Psalm 27:11 (followed by בְּאֹרַה; || הורה דרך), Psalm 139:24 (followed by בדרך עולם); compare Isaiah 58:11.
Hiph. Perfect suffix הִנְחַ֫נִי Genesis 24:48; 2nd person masculine singular suffix הִנְחִתָם Nehemiah 9:12; Imperfect suffix יַנְחֵ֫נִי Numbers 23:7; Psalm 23:3; יַנְחֶ֫נּוּ Deuteronomy 32:12; Proverbs 18:16; 3rd person feminine singular תַּנְחֶה Proverbs 6:22, etc.; Infinitive construct suffix לְהַנְחֹתָּם Nehemiah 9:19; לַנְחֹתָם Exodus 13:21; — lead, guide (= Qal) followed by accusative of person Numbers 23:7 (J E; + מִן). — 1 Samuel 22:4 (+ אֶת־פְּנֵי), 1 Kings 10:26; 2 Kings 18:11 see below נוח Hiph. B. — of guiding= treating kindly (the helpless) Job 31:18, of guiding constellations Job 38:32 (|| הוציא); usually subject י׳ Genesis 24:48 (J; followed by בַּדֶּרֶךְ) Deuteronomy 32:12; Psalm 78:14. Psalm 78:53. Psalm 78:72 (Israel as flock; || רעה); Isaiah 57:18; Psalm 107:30 (followed by אֶלֿ); compare of pillar of cloud Exodus 13:21 (J), Nehemiah 9:12, 19; also Job 12:23 **read properly וַיַּנִּחֵם and leaves them (Jer 14:9) (|| שׁטח), Psalm 67:5; especially in path of blessing Psalm 23:3; Psalm 31:4 (|| נהל), Psalm 61:3 (followed by בְּ), Psalm 73:24; compare Psalm 43:3; Psalm 139:10 (|| אחז), Psalm 143:10 (followed by בְּ); also of instruction, etc., Proverbs 6:22; Proverbs 11:3; Proverbs 18:16 (followed by לִפְנֵי).
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

24:27; 24:27; 24:48; 24:48

Exodus

13:17; 13:17; 13:21; 13:21; 15:13; 15:13; 32:34; 32:34

Numbers

23:7; 23:7

Deuteronomy

32:12; 32:12

1 Samuel

22:4

1 Kings

10:26

2 Kings

18:11

Nehemiah

9:12; 9:12; 9:19; 9:19

Job

12:23; 31:18; 38:32

Psalms

5:9; 5:9; 23:3; 23:3; 27:11; 31:4; 43:3; 60:11; 61:3; 67:5; 73:24; 77:20; 77:20; 78:14; 78:53; 78:72; 107:30; 108:11; 139:10; 139:24; 143:10

Proverbs

6:22; 6:22; 11:3; 18:16; 18:16

Isaiah

57:18; 58:11; 58:11

Jeremiah

14:9

H5148

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H5148 matches the Hebrew נָחָה (nāḥâ),
which occurs 39 times in 39 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 24:27

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:27 - “Praise the LORD, the God of my master, Abraham,” he said. “The LORD has shown unfailing love and faithfulness to my master, for he has led me straight to my master’s relatives.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 24:48

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 24:48 - “Then I bowed low and worshiped the LORD. I praised the LORD, the God of my master, Abraham, because he had led me straight to my master’s niece to be his son’s wife.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 13:17

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 13:17 - When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 13:21

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 13:21 - The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 15:13

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:13 - “With your unfailing love you lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your might, you guide them
to your sacred home.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 32:34

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 32:34 - Now go, lead the people to the place I told you about. Look! My angel will lead the way before you. And when I come to call the people to account, I will certainly hold them responsible for their sins.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 23:7

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 23:7 - This was the message Balaam delivered:
“Balak summoned me to come from Aram;
the king of Moab brought me from the eastern hills.
‘Come,’ he said, ‘curse Jacob for me!
Come and announce Israel’s doom.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:12 - The LORD alone guided them;
they followed no foreign gods.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 22:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 22:4 - So David’s parents stayed in Moab with the king during the entire time David was living in his stronghold.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:26 - Solomon built up a huge force of chariots and horses.[fn] He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses. He stationed some of them in the chariot cities and some near him in Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 18:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:11 - At that time the king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and placed them in colonies in Halah, along the banks of the Habor River in Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:12 - You led our ancestors by a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night so that they could find their way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:19

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:19 - “But in your great mercy you did not abandon them to die in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud still led them forward by day, and the pillar of fire showed them the way through the night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:23 - He builds up nations, and he destroys them.
He expands nations, and he abandons them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 31:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:18 - No, from childhood I have cared for orphans like a father,
and all my life I have cared for widows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 38:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:32 - Can you direct the sequence of the seasons
or guide the Bear with her cubs across the heavens?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:8 - Lead me in the right path, O LORD,
or my enemies will conquer me.
Make your way plain for me to follow.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 23:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 23:3 - He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:11 - Teach me how to live, O LORD.
Lead me along the right path,
for my enemies are waiting for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:3 - You are my rock and my fortress.
For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:3 - Send out your light and your truth;
let them guide me.
Let them lead me to your holy mountain,
to the place where you live.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 60:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:9 - Who will bring me into the fortified city?
Who will bring me victory over Edom?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:2 - From the ends of the earth,
I cry to you for help
when my heart is overwhelmed.
Lead me to the towering rock of safety,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 67:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:4 - Let the whole world sing for joy,
because you govern the nations with justice
and guide the people of the whole world.
Interlude

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 73:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 73:24 - You guide me with your counsel,
leading me to a glorious destiny.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:20 - You led your people along that road like a flock of sheep,
with Moses and Aaron as their shepherds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:14 - In the daytime he led them by a cloud,
and all night by a pillar of fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:53

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:53 - He kept them safe so they were not afraid;
but the sea covered their enemies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:72

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:72 - He cared for them with a true heart
and led them with skillful hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:30 - What a blessing was that stillness
as he brought them safely into harbor!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:10 - Who will bring me into the fortified city?
Who will bring me victory over Edom?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:10 - even there your hand will guide me,
and your strength will support me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:24 - Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 143:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:10 - Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:22 - When you walk, their counsel will lead you.
When you sleep, they will protect you.
When you wake up, they will advise you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:3 - Honesty guides good people;
dishonesty destroys treacherous people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:16 - Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:18 - I have seen what they do,
but I will heal them anyway!
I will lead them.
I will comfort those who mourn,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 58:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 58:11 - The LORD will guide you continually,
giving you water when you are dry
and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like an ever-flowing spring.
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