Strong’s H5103

נְהַר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nhar

Pronunciation

neh-HAR

Definition

River, stream

Meaning

a river, the Euphrates

Usage

The Hebrew word "nehar" primarily refers to a river or a flowing stream. It is used in the Bible to describe both literal rivers and metaphorical streams, often symbolizing abundance, life, and divine provision. Rivers were crucial in the ancient Near East for agriculture, trade, and sustenance, making them a powerful symbol of God's provision and blessing.

Bible references

Ezra 4:10;Ezra 4:11;Ezra 4:16;Ezra 4:17;Ezra 4:20;Ezra 5:3;Ezra 5:6;Ezra 5:6;Ezra 6:6;Ezra 6:6;Ezra 6:8;Ezra 6:13;Ezra 7:21;Ezra 7:25;Daniel 7:10