Berean Strong's Lexicon Nachshon: Nahshon Original Word: נַחְשׁוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נחש (nachash), which can mean "to divine" or "to prognosticate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Nachshon, but he is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament (Matthew 1:4), which corresponds to the Greek entry for his name in the genealogy. Usage: Nachshon is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, often interpreted to mean "enchanter" or "oracle." It is used to identify a specific individual, Nachshon, who is noted for his leadership and lineage. Cultural and Historical Background: Nachshon is a significant figure in the lineage of Judah, known for being the son of Amminadab and the brother-in-law of Aaron, Moses' brother. He is recognized as a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. In Jewish tradition, Nachshon is celebrated for his faith and courage, particularly in the Midrash, where he is said to have been the first to enter the Red Sea before it parted, demonstrating his trust in God's deliverance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as nachash Definition brother-in-law of Aaron NASB Translation Nahshon (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs נַחְשׁוֺן proper name, masculine son of Aminadab, of Judah, brother-in-law of Aaron Exodus 6:23; Numbers 1:7; Numbers 2:3; Numbers 7:12,17; Numbers 10:14 (all P), Ruth 4:20 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 2:10,11 ᵐ5 Ναασσων (DHMZMG xxxvii (1888), 15 compare Sabean tribal name נחסן). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Naashon, Nahshon From nachash; enchanter; Nachshon, an Israelite -- Naashon, Nahshon. see HEBREW nachash Forms and Transliterations וְנַחְשׁ֖וֹן וְנַחְשׁוֹן֙ ונחשון נַחְשׁ֔וֹן נַחְשׁ֖וֹן נַחְשׁ֥וֹן נחשון nachShon naḥ·šō·wn naḥšōwn venachShon wə·naḥ·šō·wn wənaḥšōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 6:23 HEB: עַמִּינָדָ֛ב אֲח֥וֹת נַחְשׁ֖וֹן ל֣וֹ לְאִשָּׁ֑ה NAS: the sister of Nahshon, and she bore KJV: sister of Naashon, to wife; INT: of Amminadab the sister of Nahshon to wife bore Numbers 1:7 Numbers 2:3 Numbers 7:12 Numbers 7:17 Numbers 10:14 Ruth 4:20 Ruth 4:20 1 Chronicles 2:10 1 Chronicles 2:11 10 Occurrences |
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