Word Study

The meaning of נַחַם

Understanding Nacham reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H5163
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

נַחַם

Phoneticnakh'-am
TransliterationNacham
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Naham. - § Naham = "comfort" - Nacham, an Israelite 1) the brother of IIodiah or Jehudijah, wife of Ezra

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 4:19

And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'נַחַם' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 4:19?