נָחַל

na.chalVerbH5157

to inherit

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

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

to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

55 times

Appears 55 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Numbers

Deuteronomy

Joshua

Proverbs

Exodus

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