◄ 5228. nakoach ►
Lexicon nakoach: Before, in front of, opposite Original Word: נָכֹחַ Part of Speech: Adjective; substantive Transliteration: nakoach Pronunciation: naw-KO-akh Phonetic Spelling: (naw-ko'-akh) Definition: Before, in front of, opposite Meaning: straightforward, equitable, correct, integrity Strong's Exhaustive Concordance plain, right, uprightness From the same as nekach; straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity -- plain, right, uprightness. see HEBREW nekach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as nokach Definition straight, right, straightness NASB Translation right (2), straightforward (1), upright way (1), uprightness (2), what is right (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נָכֹחַ] adjective and substantive straight, right, straightness, feminine נְכֹחָה, plural נְכֹחִים, וֺת-: — Isaiah 57:2 הֹלֵךְ נְכֹחוֺ he that walks in (compare Isaiah 33:15; Isaiah 50:10) his straightness (Ges 'der seinen geraden Weg geht'), figurative for straightforwardly (compare Proverbs 4:25); נְכֹחָה what is straight in front, figurative straightforwardness, honesty, Amos 3:10 ׳לֹא יָָֽדְעוּ עֲשׂוֺת נ, Isaiah 59:14 לֹא תוּכַל לָבוֺא ׳ונ ("" אֱמֶת); 2 Samuel 15:3 דבריך טובים וּנְכֹחִים thy pleadings are good and right (i.e. TRUE), Proverbs 8:9 (of words of Wisdom) כֻּלָּם נְכֹחִים לַמֵּבִין i.e. they lead straight to the right goal ("" ישׁרים; compare Proverbs 8:8b אֵין בָּהֶם נִפָתָּל וְעִקֵּשׁ), Proverbs 24:26 מֵשִׁיב דְּבָרִים נְכֹחִים i.e. either correct (leading to the right point), or honest answers; Isaiah 30:10 לֹאתֶֿחֱזוּ לָנוּ נְכֹחוֺת TRUE things (opposed to חֲלָקוֺת, מַהֲתַלּוֺת illusions), Isaiah 26:10 בְּאֶרֶץ נְכֹחוֺת יְעַוֵּל in a land of rectitude (Che) he will do wickedly. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכַח (nāḵaḥ), which conveys the idea of being straightforward or correct. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G18 (ἀγαθός, agathos): Often translated as "good," this Greek term conveys the idea of moral goodness and uprightness, similar to the Hebrew נָכֹחַ. • G225 (ἀλήθεια, alētheia): Meaning "truth," this term aligns with the concept of straightforwardness and integrity. • G1799 (ἐνώπιον, enōpion): Translated as "before" or "in the presence of," it implies living with integrity before God and others. • G2112 (εὐθύς, euthys): Meaning "straight" or "immediately," it reflects the idea of directness and straightforwardness. • G2117 (εὐθύτης, euthytēs): This term means "uprightness" or "rectitude," closely related to the concept of integrity. • G4680 (σοφός, sophos): Translated as "wise," it encompasses the idea of living wisely and with moral integrity. In summary, נָכֹחַ (nākōaḥ) is a Hebrew term that emphasizes the importance of living a life marked by integrity, fairness, and straightforwardness, aligning with the biblical call to righteousness. Usage: The word נָכֹחַ appears in contexts where moral integrity and straightforwardness are emphasized. It is used to describe actions, judgments, or paths that are aligned with righteousness and truth. Context: • The Hebrew term נָכֹחַ is often associated with the concept of moral and ethical integrity. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or decisions that are just and equitable. The word suggests a path or behavior that is direct and without deviation from what is right. • In the context of biblical literature, נָכֹחַ is frequently linked with the idea of living in accordance with divine principles. It underscores the importance of honesty and fairness in one's dealings with others. • The term is used in various passages to highlight the importance of integrity in leadership and personal conduct. It serves as a reminder of the biblical call to live a life that is pleasing to God, characterized by truthfulness and justice. Forms and Transliterations וּנְכֹחִ֑ים ונכחים נְ֭כֹחִים נְכֹחִֽים׃ נְכֹחֽוֹ׃ נכחו׃ נכחים נכחים׃ nə·ḵō·ḥîm nə·ḵō·ḥōw Nechochim nechoCho nəḵōḥîm nəḵōḥōw ū·nə·ḵō·ḥîm unechoChim ūnəḵōḥîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 15:3 HEB: דְבָרֶ֖ךָ טוֹבִ֣ים וּנְכֹחִ֑ים וְשֹׁמֵ֥עַ אֵין־ NAS: are good and right, but no KJV: [are] good and right; but [there is] no man [deputed] of the king INT: your claims are good and right listens no Proverbs 8:9 HEB: כֻּלָּ֣ם נְ֭כֹחִים לַמֵּבִ֑ין וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים NAS: They are all straightforward to him who understands, KJV: They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, INT: are all straightforward understands and right Proverbs 24:26 HEB: מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב דְּבָרִ֥ים נְכֹחִֽים׃ NAS: the lips Who gives a right answer. KJV: [his] lips that giveth a right answer. INT: gives answer A right Isaiah 57:2 HEB: מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָ֑ם הֹלֵ֖ךְ נְכֹחֽוֹ׃ NAS: [Each one] who walked in his upright way. KJV: [each one] walking [in] his uprightness. INT: their beds walked his upright 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5228 4 Occurrences nə·ḵō·ḥîm — 2 Occ. nə·ḵō·ḥōw — 1 Occ. ū·nə·ḵō·ḥîm — 1 Occ.