Strong's Lexicon nokach: Before, in front of, opposite, in the presence of Original Word: נֹכַח Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכַח (nakach), which means "to be straightforward" or "to be in front of." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "nokach" is ἀπέναντι (apenanti), which also means "opposite" or "before." Usage: The Hebrew word "nokach" is primarily used to denote spatial orientation, indicating something that is directly in front of or opposite another object or person. It can also imply being in the presence of someone or something, suggesting a face-to-face encounter or direct confrontation. In a broader sense, it can convey the idea of straightforwardness or directness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, spatial relationships were often described in terms of physical orientation and proximity. The concept of being "before" or "in front of" someone carried significant weight, as it often implied a position of respect, confrontation, or direct communication. This spatial language reflects the importance of face-to-face interactions in a society where oral communication and personal presence were central to social and religious life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition in front of, opposite to NASB Translation approval (1), before (2), behalf (1), directly ahead (1), front (4), opposite (9), over against (1), right before (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance over against, before, directly, for, right on From the same as nekach; properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of -- (over) against, before, direct(-ly), for, right (on). see HEBREW nekach Forms and Transliterations לְנֹ֣כַח לנכח נֹ֖כַח נֹ֙כַח֙ נֹ֣כַח נֹ֥כַח נֹ֨כַח נֹ֨כַח ׀ נכח lə·nō·ḵaḥ leNochach lənōḵaḥ nō·ḵaḥ Nochach nōḵaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:21 HEB: יִצְחָ֤ק לַֽיהוָה֙ לְנֹ֣כַח אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ כִּ֥י NAS: to the LORD on behalf of his wife, KJV: the LORD for his wife, INT: Isaac to the LORD behalf of his wife because Genesis 30:38 Exodus 26:35 Exodus 40:24 Numbers 19:4 Joshua 15:7 Joshua 18:17 Judges 18:6 Judges 19:10 Judges 20:43 1 Kings 20:29 1 Kings 22:35 2 Chronicles 18:34 Esther 5:1 Esther 5:1 Proverbs 4:25 Proverbs 5:21 Jeremiah 17:16 Lamentations 2:19 Ezekiel 14:3 Ezekiel 14:4 Ezekiel 14:7 Ezekiel 47:20 23 Occurrences |
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