◄ 5224. Neko ►
Strong's Lexicon Neko: Neco Original Word: נְכוֹ Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Neko Pronunciation: neh-KOH Phonetic Spelling: (nek-o') Definition: Neco Meaning: Neko Word Origin: Of Egyptian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Neko in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name of Egyptian origin. Usage: Neko, or Neco, refers to Pharaoh Necho II, a king of Egypt who reigned during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC. He is most notably mentioned in the context of his interactions with the Kingdom of Judah. Cultural and Historical Background: Pharaoh Necho II was a significant figure in the ancient Near East, known for his military campaigns and efforts to expand Egyptian influence. He is historically recognized for his attempt to construct a canal connecting the Nile River to the Red Sea and for his involvement in the Battle of Carchemish. Necho's interactions with the Kingdom of Judah are recorded in the Bible, where he is depicted as a powerful ruler whose actions had a direct impact on the fate of Judah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin probably of foreign origin Definition a king of Eg. NASB Translation Neco (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְכוֺ, נְכֹה proper name, masculine Necho (II), king of Egypt (Egyptian Nkw, i.e (SteindBAS i. 346 f.) Nekawœ; Assyrian Nikû Id.ib. SchrCOT 2 Kings 23:29 is grandfather of Bibl. Necho); — contemporary of Josiah and Nebuchadnezzar [ B.C. 611-605]: נְכוֺ2Chronicles 35:20 (ᵐ5 θαραω Νεχαω), נְכֹה2Chronicles 35:22; 36:4 (ᵐ5 θαραω Νεχαω); מַּרְעֹה נְכוֺ Jeremiah 46:2, מַּרְעֹה נְכֹה 2 Kings 23:29,33,34,35 (all ᵐ5 id.). נָכוֺן proper name, masculine see below כּון, and see כִּידֹן. נכח (√ of following: probably be in front of; LagBN 30 compare Arabic marry (perhaps originally in physical sense); Syriac is Gentle, gentleness). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Necho Probably of Egyptian origin; Neko, an Egyptian king -- Necho. Compare Par'oh Nkoh. see HEBREW Par'oh Nkoh Forms and Transliterations נְכ֔וֹ נְכ֖וֹ נְכ֧וֹ נכו nə·ḵōw neCho nəḵōw Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 35:20 HEB: הַבַּ֔יִת עָלָ֞ה נְכ֧וֹ מֶֽלֶךְ־ מִצְרַ֛יִם NAS: in order, Neco king KJV: the temple, Necho king INT: the temple came Neco king of Egypt 2 Chronicles 35:22 HEB: אֶל־ דִּבְרֵ֥י נְכ֖וֹ מִפִּ֣י אֱלֹהִ֑ים NAS: to the words of Neco from the mouth KJV: not unto the words of Necho from the mouth INT: to the words of Neco the mouth of God 2 Chronicles 36:4 HEB: אָחִיו֙ לָקַ֣ח נְכ֔וֹ וַיְבִיאֵ֖הוּ מִצְרָֽיְמָה׃ NAS: to Jehoiakim. But Neco took KJV: to Jehoiakim. And Necho took INT: his brother took Neco and brought to Egypt 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5224 3 Occurrences nə·ḵōw — 3 Occ.