◄ 5238. nekoth ►
Lexicon nekoth: Balm, spice, gum Original Word: נְכֹת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: nkoth Pronunciation: neh-KOTH Phonetic Spelling: (nek-oth') Definition: Balm, spice, gum Meaning: spicery, valuables Strong's Exhaustive Concordance precious things Probably for nko'th; spicery, i.e. (generally) valuables -- precious things. see HEBREW nko'th NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition treasure NASB Translation treasure (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נְכֹת] noun [feminine] treasure (so context demands) (ᵐ5L 2 Kings 20:13 τῆς ὑπάρξεως, compare ᵑ6 ᵑ7; derivation uncertain; DlProl. 141 compare Assyrian bit nakamti (nakanti), house of treasure, √ nakâmu, heap up [DlHWB 462], whence ׳נ ׳ב perhaps borrowed; this favoured by NöZMG xl (1886), 731 HptZA ii. 256 (reading nakavâti = nakamâti, and Hebrew נִכְוֺתָיו ׳ב or נְכוֺתָו ׳ב)). — Only suffix בֵּית נְכֹתֹה = his treasure-house 2 Kings 20:13 = Isaiah 39:2. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fragrant. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2368 (θυμίαμα, thumiama), which refers to incense or a fragrant offering. This connection highlights the continuity in the use of aromatic substances across different cultures and languages within the biblical narrative. Usage: The term נְכֹת (nekoth) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to aromatic substances or spices, often considered valuable commodities in ancient trade. Context: נְכֹת (nekoth) appears in the context of trade and gift-giving in the Hebrew Bible. It is mentioned in Genesis 37:25, where a caravan of Ishmaelites is described as carrying spicery, balm, and myrrh on their way to Egypt. This highlights the role of נְכֹת as a valuable trade item in the ancient Near East. Additionally, in Genesis 43:11, Jacob instructs his sons to take some of the best products of the land, including נְכֹת, as a gift to the Egyptian ruler, further emphasizing its value and desirability. The use of נְכֹת in these passages underscores the importance of aromatic substances in ancient economies and their role in diplomatic and commercial exchanges. Forms and Transliterations נְכֹתֹ֡ה נְכֹתֹ֡ו נכתה נכתו nə·ḵō·ṯōh nə·ḵō·ṯōw nechoTo nechoToh nəḵōṯōh nəḵōṯōw Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 20:13 HEB: כָּל־ בֵּ֣ית נְכֹתֹ֡ה אֶת־ הַכֶּסֶף֩ NAS: them all his treasure house, KJV: them all the house of his precious things, the silver, INT: all house his treasure the silver and the gold Isaiah 39:2 HEB: [נְכֹתָה כ] (נְכֹתֹ֡ו ק) אֶת־ NAS: and showed them [all] his treasure house, KJV: them the house of his precious things, the silver, INT: and showed house precious things the silver and the gold 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5238 2 Occurrences nə·ḵō·ṯōw — 1 Occ. nə·ḵō·ṯōh — 1 Occ.