Strong's Lexicon nacheth: To descend, to go down Original Word: נַחֵת Word Origin: Derived from the root נָחַת (nachath), which generally means "to descend" or "to go down." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is καταβαίνω (katabaino), which also means "to go down" or "to descend." Usage: The Hebrew verb "nacheth" primarily conveys the action of descending or going down. It is often used in the context of physical movement from a higher place to a lower one. This can refer to literal descent, such as going down a mountain or into a valley, or metaphorical descent, such as a decline in status or fortune. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of descending was often associated with humility and submission. The act of going down could symbolize a lowering of oneself before God or others, reflecting a posture of reverence or repentance. In the geographical context of Israel, descending from the highlands to the lowlands was a common physical journey, often fraught with challenges and requiring reliance on God's protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nacheth Definition descending NASB Translation coming down (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נָחֵת] adjective descending; — masculine plural נְחִתִּים (on form compare Köii. 81), 2 Kings 6:9 (to battle); but read probably with Th Klo Benz after ᵐ5 נֶחְבִּים hidden. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance come down From nachath; descending -- come down. see HEBREW nachath Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance yê·ḥat·tū — 2 Occ.’ă·ḥêṯ — 1 Occ. hā·nə·ḥaṯ — 1 Occ. mə·ha·ḥă·ṯîn — 1 Occ. nā·ḥiṯ — 2 Occ. wə·ṯa·ḥêṯ — 1 Occ. bə·na·ḥaṯ — 1 Occ. nā·ḥaṯ — 4 Occ. wā·na·ḥaṯ — 1 Occ. wə·na·ḥaṯ — 2 Occ. wə·na·ḥaṯ — 2 Occ. ’āṭ — 1 Occ. ’aṭ·ṭeh — 2 Occ. bin·ṭō·ṯî — 1 Occ. han·nə·ṭū·yāh — 9 Occ. han·nō·w·ṭeh — 1 Occ. haṭ- — 6 Occ. haṭ·ṭêh — 8 Occ. haṭ·ṭî- — 1 Occ. haṭ·ṭū — 3 Occ. |