Strong’s H3240

יָנַח

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yanach

Pronunciation

yah-nakh'

Definition

To rest, to settle, to leave, to place, to set down

Meaning

to deposit, to allow to stay

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yanach" primarily conveys the idea of resting or settling. It is used in various contexts to describe physical rest, the act of placing or setting something down, or leaving something in a particular state or location. The term can also imply a sense of peace or relief from labor.

Bible references

Genesis 2:15;Genesis 19:16;Genesis 39:16;Genesis 42:33;Exodus 16:23;Exodus 16:24;Exodus 16:33;Exodus 16:34;Exodus 32:10;Leviticus 7:15;Leviticus 16:23;Leviticus 24:12;Numbers 15:34;Numbers 17:4;Numbers 17:7;Numbers 19:9;Numbers 32:15;Deuteronomy 14:28;Deuteronomy 26:4;Deuteronomy 26:10;Joshua 4:3;Joshua 4:8;Joshua 6:23;Judges 2:23;Judges 3:1