5163. Nacham

Lexicon

Nacham: To comfort, to console, to repent, to relent

Original Word: נַחַם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Nacham
Pronunciation: nah-KHAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (nakh'-am)
Definition: To comfort, to console, to repent, to relent
Meaning: Nacham

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Naham

From nacham; consolation; Nacham, an Israelite -- Naham.

see HEBREW nacham

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nacham
Definition
"comfort," a man of Judah
NASB Translation
Naham (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

נַ֫חַם proper name, masculine (comfort), a chieftain of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:19; ᵐ5 Ναχεθ, A Ναχεμ, ᵐ5^L Ναουμ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָחַם (nacham), which generally means "to comfort" or "to console."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Nacham in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of comfort or consolation, which is inherent in the root נָחַם, can be related to Greek terms such as παρακαλέω (parakaleo • Strong's Greek 3870), which means "to comfort" or "to exhort."

Usage: The name Nacham appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures. It is used to identify individuals within the lineage of the Israelites.

Context: • Nacham is a proper noun found in the genealogical records of the Hebrew Bible. The name is derived from the root נָחַם, which conveys the idea of comfort or consolation. This root is often associated with the act of comforting or being comforted, reflecting a sense of relief or solace.
• In the context of biblical genealogy, names often carry significant meanings that reflect the character or the hoped-for destiny of the individual. The name Nacham, therefore, may imply a person who brings comfort or is associated with consolation.
• The use of Nacham in the genealogical records underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, where names are not merely identifiers but also convey deeper theological and cultural meanings.
• The name is part of the rich tapestry of biblical names that contribute to the understanding of Israelite history and identity, reflecting the values and beliefs of the community.

Forms and Transliterations

נַ֔חַם נחם na·ḥam Nacham naḥam

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 4:19
HEB: הֽוֹדִיָּ֔ה אֲח֣וֹת נַ֔חַם אֲבִ֥י קְעִילָ֖ה
NAS: the sister of Naham, [were] the fathers
KJV: the sister of Naham, the father
INT: Hodiah the sister of Naham the fathers of Keilah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5163
1 Occurrence

na·ḥam — 1 Occ.