HebrewH5228Adjective

נָכֹחַ

na.kho.ach

4Occurrences
H5228Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity

from the same as H5226 (נֵכַח);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
straight, right, straightness, be in front of

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Adjective

Morphology Code

H:A

Full Description

Hebrew Adjective

Occurrences

נָכֹחַ appears 4 times in the Old Testament.

Distribution by Book

Proverbs
2
2 Samuel
1
Isaiah
1

Key Passages

2 Samuel 15:3BSB

Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.”

Isaiah 57:2BSB

Those who walk uprightly enter into peace;they find rest, lying down in death.

Proverbs 24:26BSB

An honest answer givenis like a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 8:9BSB

They are all plain to the discerning,and upright to those who find knowledge.

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