נָחַל (nâchal) — Divide

Hebrew word study: נָחַל (nâchal), Strong's H5157. to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate

HebrewStrong's H5157
Quick definition
Hebrew word
נָחַל (nâchal)
Pronounced: naw-khal'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion).

Where this word appears

Strong's H5157 is tagged on 59 words in 57 verses across 16 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 23:30 and last appears in Zechariah 8:12.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

they will inherit ×6you will inherit ×3I gave as an inheritance ×2and they received their inheritance ×2he will inherit ×2they gave as a possession ×2they inherited ×2to give as inheritance ×2you will have an inheritance ×2and they will possess it ×1and you will possess ×1and you will take as a possession us ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

יִנְחֲלוּ ×4נָחֲלוּ ×4יִנְחָלוּ ×3וַיִּנְחֲלוּ ×2יַנְחִיל ×2לְהַנְחִיל ×2לִנְחֹל ×2נִחֲלוּ ×2תִנְחַל ×2תִּתְנַחֲלוּ ×2

Books where it appears most

Numbers ×13Joshua ×9Deuteronomy ×8Proverbs ×6Exodus ×3Psalms ×3Isaiah ×3Jeremiah ×3

Verses (first 25 of 57)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H5158 נַחַל (nachal), H5159 נַחֲלָה (nachălâh).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does nâchal (H5157) mean?

To inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate.

How is H5157 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5157 as: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion)..

How often does נָחַל (nâchal) appear?

Strong's H5157 is tagged on 59 words in 57 verses across 16 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 23:30 and last appears in Zechariah 8:12.