The meaning of “נָהַר”
Understanding nâhar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
flow (together), be lightened. - to sparkle, i.e. (figuratively) be cheerful - hence (from the sheen of a running stream...
נָהַר
flow (together), be lightened. - to sparkle, i.e. (figuratively) be cheerful - hence (from the sheen of a running stream) to flow, i.e. (figuratively) assemble 1) to shine, beam, light, burn 1a) (Qal) to beam, be radiant 2) to flow, stream 2a) (Qal) to flow, stream
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 34:5 | “They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” Word: נָהַר (nâhar) | |
| Isaiah 60:5 | “Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.” Word: נָהַר (nâhar) | |
| Jeremiah 51:44 | “And I will punish Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he hath swallowed up: and the nations shall not flow together any more unto him: yea, the wall of Babylon shall fall.” Word: נָהַר (nâhar) | |
| Micah 4:1 | “But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.” Word: נָהַר (nâhar) |
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