5155. nechilah
Lexicon
nechilah: Inheritance, possession

Original Word: נְחִילָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: nchiylah
Pronunciation: ne-khee-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (nekh-ee-law')
Definition: Inheritance, possession
Meaning: a flute

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a flute

Probably denominative from chaliyl; a flute -- (plural) Nehiloth.

see HEBREW chaliyl

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
perhaps from chalil
Definition
perhaps flute (a musical instrument).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[נְחִילָה] noun feminine meaning unknown; only; plural in phrase אֶלהַֿנְּחִילוֺת Psalm 5:1 (title); most conjecture = נְחִלּוֺתחלל = חָלִיל flute; see against this BaeEinl. xi, who thinks (compare ᵐ5 ὑπὲρ τῆς Κληρονομούσης = אֶלהַֿנֹּחֶלֶת [compare ᵑ9], Jerome [Aq Symm] pro hereditatibus = אֶלהַֿנְּחָלֹת) possibly designation of a melody.

II. נָחַל (√ of following; meaning unknown).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root נחל (nachal), which can mean to inherit or possess, but in this context, it is associated with the idea of a flowing or smooth sound, akin to the sound produced by a flute.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 836: αὐλός (aulos) • A reed instrument, similar to a flute, used in ancient Greek music.
Strong's Greek Number 4628: σῦριγξ (syrinx) • A pipe or flute, often associated with pastoral settings and music.

These Greek terms reflect the similar cultural significance of wind instruments in both Hebrew and Greek traditions, emphasizing their role in music and worship.

Usage: The term נְחִילָה is used in the context of musical instruments, specifically referring to a type of flute. It is mentioned in the context of worship and celebration, highlighting its role in ancient Hebrew music.

Context: The Hebrew term נְחִילָה (nechilah) appears in the context of musical worship in the Hebrew Bible. The flute, as indicated by this term, was an integral part of the musical ensemble used in religious ceremonies and celebrations. The instrument's ability to produce a flowing, melodious sound made it suitable for both joyous occasions and solemn worship settings. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, flutes were often crafted from materials such as wood, bone, or metal, and they varied in size and pitch. The use of the flute in biblical times underscores the importance of music in spiritual and communal life, serving as a means to express emotion and enhance the worship experience. The specific mention of נְחִילָה in the scriptures highlights its significance and the skill required to play it, reflecting the broader cultural appreciation for music and artistry in ancient Israel.

Forms and Transliterations
הַנְּחִיל֗וֹת הנחילות han·nə·ḥî·lō·wṯ hannechiLot hannəḥîlōwṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 5:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ אֶֽל־ הַנְּחִיל֗וֹת מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃
KJV: <upon Nehiloth, A Psalm
INT: Musician upon Nehiloth A Psalm of David

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Strong's Hebrew 5155
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han·nə·ḥî·lō·wṯ — 1 Occ.















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