The meaning of “נָהַל”
Understanding nâhal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
carry, feed, guide, lead (gently, on). - properly, to run with asparkle, i.e. flow - hence (transitively), to conduct, a...
נָהַל
carry, feed, guide, lead (gently, on). - properly, to run with asparkle, i.e. flow - hence (transitively), to conduct, and (by inference) to protect, sustain 1) to lead, give rest, lead with care, guide to a watering place or station, cause to rest, bring to a station or place of rest, guide, refresh 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to lead to a watering-place or station and cause to rest there 1a2) to lead or bring to a station or goal 1a3) to lead, guide 1a4) to give rest to 1a5) to refresh (with food) 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to lead on 1b2) to journey by stations or stages
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 47:17 | “And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.” Word: נָהַל (nâhal) | |
| Exodus 15:13 | “Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.” Word: נָהַל (nâhal) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:22 | “Thus the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side.” Word: נָהַל (nâhal) | |
| Psalms 31:3 | “For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.” Word: נָהַל (nâhal) | |
| Isaiah 49:10 | “They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.” Word: נָהַל (nâhal) |
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