Strong’s H5157

נָחַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nachal

Pronunciation

nah-khal

Definition

To inherit, to possess, to receive as an inheritance

Meaning

to inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nachal" primarily means to inherit or to possess. It is often used in the context of receiving land or property as an inheritance, particularly in the distribution of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. The term can also imply taking possession or receiving something as a rightful heir.

Bible references

Exodus 23:30;Exodus 32:13;Exodus 34:9;Leviticus 25:46;Numbers 18:20;Numbers 18:23;Numbers 18:24;Numbers 26:55;Numbers 32:18;Numbers 32:19;Numbers 33:54;Numbers 33:54;Numbers 34:13;Numbers 34:17;Numbers 34:18;Numbers 34:29;Numbers 35:8;Deuteronomy 1:38;Deuteronomy 3:28;Deuteronomy 12:10;Deuteronomy 19:3;Deuteronomy 19:14;Deuteronomy 21:16;Deuteronomy 31:7;Deuteronomy 32:8