Strongs Number: H5157
- Hebrew Word
- נָחַל
- Transliteration
- nâchal
- Phonetic
- naw-khal'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of {descent}) or (generally) to occupy; causatively to {bequeath} or (generally) {distribute} instate
- BDB Definition
-
1. to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess
a. (Qal)
1. to take possession, inherit
2. to have or get as a possession or property (fig.)
3. to divide the land for a possession
4. to acquire (testimonies) (fig.)
b. (Piel) to divide for a possession
c. (Hithpael) to possess oneself of
d. (Hiphil)
1. to give as a possession
2. to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance
e. (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {divide} have ({[inheritance]}) take as an {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).