Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of נֶכֶס

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

Definition

riches, wealth. - treasure 1) riches, treasures

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נֶכֶס

Phoneticneh'-kes
Transliterationnekeç
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

riches, wealth. - treasure 1) riches, treasures

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
Joshua 22:8

And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.

Word: נֶכֶס (nekeç)
2 Chronicles 1:11

And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

Word: נֶכֶס (nekeç)
2 Chronicles 1:12

Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

Word: נֶכֶס (nekeç)
Ecclesiastes 5:19

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

Word: נֶכֶס (nekeç)
Ecclesiastes 6:2

A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

Word: נֶכֶס (nekeç)

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