Strong’s H5158
נַחַל
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
nachal
Pronunciation
NAH-khal
Definition
Stream, brook, valley, wadi
Meaning
a stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft
Usage
The Hebrew word "nachal" primarily refers to a stream or brook, often a seasonal watercourse that flows through a valley or ravine. It can also denote the valley itself, especially in arid regions where water may only flow during certain times of the year. In the biblical context, "nachal" is used both literally and metaphorically to describe physical streams and spiritual refreshment or judgment.
Bible references
Genesis 26:17;Genesis 26:19;Genesis 32:23;Leviticus 11:9;Leviticus 11:10;Leviticus 23:40;Numbers 13:23;Numbers 13:24;Numbers 21:12;Numbers 21:14;Numbers 21:15;Numbers 24:6;Numbers 32:9;Numbers 34:5;Deuteronomy 1:24;Deuteronomy 2:13;Deuteronomy 2:13;Deuteronomy 2:14;Deuteronomy 2:24;Deuteronomy 2:36;Deuteronomy 2:36;Deuteronomy 2:37;Deuteronomy 3:8;Deuteronomy 3:12;Deuteronomy 3:16