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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.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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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 59 times in 57 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Exo 23:30–Jer 12:14)

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 23:30 - paulatim expellam eos de conspectu tuo donec augearis et possideas terram

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 32:13 - recordare Abraham Isaac et Israhel servorum tuorum quibus iurasti per temet ipsum dicens multiplicabo semen vestrum sicut stellas caeli et universam terram hanc de qua locutus sum dabo semini vestro et possidebitis eam semper

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 34:9 - ait si inveni gratiam in conspectu tuo Domine obsecro ut gradiaris nobiscum populus enim durae cervicis est et auferas iniquitates nostras atque peccata nosque possideas

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 25:46 - et hereditario iure transmittetis ad posteros ac possidebitis in aeternum fratres autem vestros filios Israhel ne opprimatis per potentiam

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:20 - dixitque Dominus ad Aaron in terra eorum nihil possidebitis nec habebitis partem inter eos ego pars et hereditas tua in medio filiorum Israhel

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 18:23

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:23 - solis filiis Levi mihi in tabernaculo servientibus et portantibus peccata populi legitimum sempiternum erit in generationibus vestris nihil aliud possidebunt

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 18:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 18:24 - decimarum oblatione contenti quas in usus eorum et necessaria separavi

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 26:55

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 26:55 - ita dumtaxat ut sors terram tribubus dividat et familiis

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:18

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:18 - non revertemur in domos nostras usquequo possideant filii Israhel hereditatem suam

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:19

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:19 - nec quicquam quaeremus trans Iordanem quia iam habemus possessionem nostram in orientali eius plaga

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 33:54

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 33:54 - quam dividetis vobis sorte pluribus dabitis latiorem et paucis angustiorem singulis ut sors ceciderit ita tribuetur hereditas per tribus et familias possessio dividetur

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:13 - praecepitque Moses filiis Israhel dicens haec erit terra quam possidebitis sorte et quam iussit dari Dominus novem tribubus et dimidiae tribui

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 34:17

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:17 - haec sunt nomina virorum qui terram vobis divident Eleazar sacerdos et Iosue filius Nun

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 34:18

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:18 - et singuli principes de tribubus singulis

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 34:29

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 34:29 - hii sunt quibus praecepit Dominus ut dividerent filiis Israhel terram Chanaan

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 35:8

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 35:8 - ipsaeque urbes quae dabuntur de possessionibus filiorum Israhel ab his qui plus habent plures auferentur et qui minus pauciores singuli iuxta mensuram hereditatis suae dabunt oppida Levitis

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 1:38 - sed Iosue filius Nun minister tuus ipse intrabit pro te hunc exhortare et robora et ipse terram sorte dividat Israheli

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 3:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 3:28 - praecipe Iosue et corrobora eum atque conforta quia ipse praecedet populum istum et dividet eis terram quam visurus es

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 12:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 12:10 - transibitis Iordanem et habitabitis in terram quam Dominus Deus vester daturus est vobis ut requiescatis a cunctis hostibus per circuitum et absque ullo timore habitetis

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 19:3 - sternens diligenter viam et in tres aequaliter partes totam terrae tuae provinciam divides ut habeat e vicino qui propter homicidium profugus est quo possit evadere

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 19:14 - non adsumes et transferes terminos proximi tui quos fixerunt priores in possessione tua quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi in terra quam acceperis possidendam

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 21:16

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 21:16 - volueritque substantiam inter filios suos dividere non poterit filium dilectae facere primogenitum et praeferre filio odiosae

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:7 - vocavitque Moses Iosue et dixit ei coram omni Israhel confortare et esto robustus tu enim introduces populum istum in terram quam daturum se patribus eorum iuravit Dominus et tu eam sorte divides

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:8 - quando dividebat Altissimus gentes quando separabat filios Adam constituit terminos populorum iuxta numerum filiorum Israhel

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:6 - confortare et esto robustus tu enim sorte divides populo huic terram pro qua iuravi patribus suis ut traderem eam illis

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 13:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 13:32 - hanc possessionem divisit Moses in campestribus Moab trans Iordanem contra Hiericho ad orientalem plagam

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 14:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 14:1 - hoc est quod possederunt filii Israhel in terra Chanaan quam dederunt eis Eleazar sacerdos et Iosue filius Nun et principes familiarum per tribus Israhel

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 16:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 16:4 - possederuntque filii Ioseph Manasse et Ephraim

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 17:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 17:6 - filiae enim Manasse possederunt hereditatem in medio filiorum eius terra autem Galaad cecidit in sortem filiorum Manasse qui reliqui erant

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 19:9 - in funiculo et possessione filiorum Iuda quia maior erat et idcirco possederunt filii Symeon in medio hereditatis eorum

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 19:49 - cumque conplesset terram sorte dividere singulis per tribus suas dederunt filii Israhel possessionem Iosue filio Nun in medio sui

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 19:51

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 19:51 - hae sunt possessiones quas sorte diviserunt Eleazar sacerdos et Iosue filius Nun et principes familiarum ac tribuum filiorum Israhel in Silo coram Domino ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii partitique sunt terram

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 11:2 - habuit autem Galaad uxorem de qua suscepit filios qui postquam creverant eiecerunt Iepthae dicentes heres in domo patris nostri esse non poteris quia de altera matre generatus es

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:8 - suscitat de pulvere egenum et de stercore elevat pauperem ut sedeat cum principibus et solium gloriae teneat Domini enim sunt cardines terrae et posuit super eos orbem

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:8 - nunc igitur coram universo coetu Israhel audiente Deo nostro custodite et perquirite cuncta mandata Domini Dei nostri ut possideatis terram bonam et relinquatis eam filiis vestris post vos usque in sempiternum

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 7:3 - sic et ego habui menses vacuos et noctes laboriosas enumeravi mihi

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:36 - [Vulgate 68:37] et semen servorum eius possidebit eam et qui diligunt nomen eius habitabunt in ea

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 82:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 82:8 - [Vulgate 81:8] surge Domine iudica terram quoniam hereditabis omnes gentes

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:111

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:111 - [Vulgate 118:111] hereditas mea testimonia tua in sempiternum quia gaudium cordis mei sunt

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:35 - gloriam sapientes possidebunt stultorum exaltatio ignominia

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:21 - ut ditem diligentes me et thesauros eorum repleam

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:29 - qui conturbat domum suam possidebit ventos et qui stultus est serviet sapienti

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:22 - bonus relinquet heredes filios et nepotes et custoditur iusto substantia peccatoris

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:18 - possidebunt parvuli stultitiam et astuti expectabunt scientiam

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:10 - qui decipit iustos in via mala in interitu suo corruet et simplices possidebunt bona

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 14:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 14:2 - et tenebunt eos populi et adducent eos in locum suum et possidebit eos domus Israhel super terram Domini in servos et ancillas et erunt capientes eos qui se ceperant et subicient exactores suos

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 49:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:8 - haec dicit Dominus in tempore placito exaudivi te et in die salutis auxiliatus sum tui et servavi te et dedi te in foedus populi ut suscitares terram et possideres hereditates dissipatas

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:13 - cum clamaveris liberent te congregati tui et omnes eos auferet ventus tollet aura qui autem fiduciam habet mei hereditabit terram et possidebit montem sanctum meum

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:18 - in diebus illis ibit domus Iuda ad domum Israhel et venient simul de terra aquilonis ad terram quam dedi patribus vestris

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 12:14 - haec dicit Dominus adversum omnes vicinos meos pessimos qui tangunt hereditatem quam distribui populo meo Israhel ecce ego evellam eos de terra eorum et domum Iuda evellam de medio eorum

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