The meaning of “נָחַל”
Understanding nâchal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for ...
נָחַל
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). - to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy - causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 32:13 | “Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever.” Word: נָחַל (nâchal) | |
| Deuteronomy 19:14 | “Thou shalt not remove thy neighbour’s landmark, which they of old time have set in thine inheritance, which thou shalt inherit in the land that the Lord thy God giveth thee to possess it.” Word: נָחַל (nâchal) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:8 | “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.” Word: נָחַל (nâchal) | |
| Psalms 82:8 | “Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. ” Word: נָחַל (nâchal) | |
| Jeremiah 12:14 | “Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.” Word: נָחַל (nâchal) |
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