נוּחַ
nu.achVerbH5117
to rest
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, place, let alone, withdraw, give comfort, etc.)
Full Lexicon Entry
- to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiph) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hoph) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst) Also means: ya.nach (*יָנַח *"to rest" H3240)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
133 timesAppears 133 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Ezk
15
Isaiah
15
Exodus
10
Joshua
9
2 Samuel
7
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 16:21
- 2 Samuel 7:1
- Exodus 20:11
- Isaiah 11:2
- Joshua 1:13
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