Strong’s H5181

נָחַת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nachath

Pronunciation

nah-KHAYTH

Definition

To descend, to go down

Meaning

to sink, descend, to press, lead down

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nacheth" primarily means "to descend" or "to go down." It is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often describing physical movement from a higher place to a lower one. This can refer to descending a mountain, going down into a valley, or even metaphorically descending into a state of humility or submission.

Bible references

1 Samuel 2:10;2 Samuel 22:35;2 Kings 6:9;Job 21:13;Psalm 18:34;Psalm 38:2;Psalm 38:2;Psalm 65:10;Proverbs 17:10;Jeremiah 21:13;Joel 3:11