The meaning of “נָחַת”
Understanding nâchath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be broken, (cause to) come down, enter, go down, press sore, settle, stick fast. - to sink, i.e. descend - causatively, ...
נָחַת
be broken, (cause to) come down, enter, go down, press sore, settle, stick fast. - to sink, i.e. descend - causatively, to press or lead down 1) to go down, descend 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go down, descend 1a2) to descend, descend into (chastisement) (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to come down into, penetrate 1c) (Piel) to cause to descend, press down, stretch (a bow) 1d) (Hiphil) to bring down
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:35 | “He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.” Word: נָחַת (nâchath) | |
| Psalms 38:2 | “For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.” Word: נָחַת (nâchath) | |
| Proverbs 17:10 | “A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.” Word: נָחַת (nâchath) | |
| Jeremiah 21:13 | “Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the Lord; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?” Word: נָחַת (nâchath) | |
| Joel 3:11 | “Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O Lord.” Word: נָחַת (nâchath) |
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