Strong's H5157 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נָחַל (nâchal)

Pronunciation: naw-khal'

POS: naw-khal' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

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

KJV Usage: 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).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to take possession, inherit
• 4. 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.)
• 5. 1a3) to divide the land for a possession
• 6. 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.)
• 7. 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession
• 8. 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of
• 9. 1d) (Hiphil)
• 10. 1d1) to give as a possession
• 11. 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance
• 12. 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1244
• GREEK G1266
• GREEK G1330
• GREEK G1687
• GREEK G1842
• GREEK G2624
• GREEK G2624
• GREEK G2722
• GREEK G2816
• GREEK G2932
• GREEK G3307

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