נַ֫חַת

na.chatNounH5183

quietness

From: from H5182 (נְחַת); also (intransitively; perhaps from H5117 (נוּחַ))

Short Definition

a descent, i.e. imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food); restfulness

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. rest, quietness 1a) quietness, quiet attitude 1b) rest (of death)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun

Morphology H:N

DescriptionHebrew Noun

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ecclesiastes
3
Isaiah
2
Job
1
Proverbs
1

Key Passages

  • Ecclesiastes 4:6
  • Ecclesiastes 6:5
  • Ecclesiastes 9:17
  • Isaiah 30:15
  • Isaiah 30:30

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