5228. nakoach

Lexicon

nakoach: Before, in front of, opposite

Original Word: נָכֹחַ
Part of Speech: Adjective; substantive
Transliteration: nakoach
Pronunciation: naw-KO-akh
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-ko'-akh)
Definition: Before, in front of, opposite
Meaning: straightforward, equitable, correct, integrity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

plain, right, uprightness

From the same as nekach; straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity -- plain, right, uprightness.

see HEBREW nekach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as nokach
Definition
straight, right, straightness
NASB Translation
right (2), straightforward (1), upright way (1), uprightness (2), what is right (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[נָכֹחַ] adjective and substantive straight, right, straightness, feminine נְכֹחָה, plural נְכֹחִים, וֺת-: — Isaiah 57:2 הֹלֵךְ נְכֹחוֺ he that walks in (compare Isaiah 33:15; Isaiah 50:10) his straightness (Ges 'der seinen geraden Weg geht'), figurative for straightforwardly (compare Proverbs 4:25); נְכֹחָה what is straight in front, figurative straightforwardness, honesty, Amos 3:10 ׳לֹא יָָֽדְעוּ עֲשׂוֺת נ, Isaiah 59:14 לֹא תוּכַל לָבוֺא ׳ונ ("" אֱמֶת); 2 Samuel 15:3 דבריך טובים וּנְכֹחִים thy pleadings are good and right (i.e. TRUE), Proverbs 8:9 (of words of Wisdom) כֻּלָּם נְכֹחִים לַמֵּבִין i.e. they lead straight to the right goal ("" ישׁרים; compare Proverbs 8:8b אֵין בָּהֶם נִפָתָּל וְעִקֵּשׁ), Proverbs 24:26 מֵשִׁיב דְּבָרִים נְכֹחִים i.e. either correct (leading to the right point), or honest answers; Isaiah 30:10 לֹאתֶֿחֱזוּ לָנוּ נְכֹחוֺת TRUE things (opposed to חֲלָקוֺת, מַהֲתַלּוֺת illusions), Isaiah 26:10 בְּאֶרֶץ נְכֹחוֺת יְעַוֵּל in a land of rectitude (Che) he will do wickedly.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכַח (nāḵaḥ), which conveys the idea of being straightforward or correct.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G18 (ἀγαθός, agathos): Often translated as "good," this Greek term conveys the idea of moral goodness and uprightness, similar to the Hebrew נָכֹחַ.
• G225 (ἀλήθεια, alētheia): Meaning "truth," this term aligns with the concept of straightforwardness and integrity.
• G1799 (ἐνώπιον, enōpion): Translated as "before" or "in the presence of," it implies living with integrity before God and others.
• G2112 (εὐθύς, euthys): Meaning "straight" or "immediately," it reflects the idea of directness and straightforwardness.
• G2117 (εὐθύτης, euthytēs): This term means "uprightness" or "rectitude," closely related to the concept of integrity.
• G4680 (σοφός, sophos): Translated as "wise," it encompasses the idea of living wisely and with moral integrity.

In summary, נָכֹחַ (nākōaḥ) is a Hebrew term that emphasizes the importance of living a life marked by integrity, fairness, and straightforwardness, aligning with the biblical call to righteousness.

Usage: The word נָכֹחַ appears in contexts where moral integrity and straightforwardness are emphasized. It is used to describe actions, judgments, or paths that are aligned with righteousness and truth.

Context: • The Hebrew term נָכֹחַ is often associated with the concept of moral and ethical integrity. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or decisions that are just and equitable. The word suggests a path or behavior that is direct and without deviation from what is right.
• In the context of biblical literature, נָכֹחַ is frequently linked with the idea of living in accordance with divine principles. It underscores the importance of honesty and fairness in one's dealings with others.
• The term is used in various passages to highlight the importance of integrity in leadership and personal conduct. It serves as a reminder of the biblical call to live a life that is pleasing to God, characterized by truthfulness and justice.

Forms and Transliterations

וּנְכֹחִ֑ים ונכחים נְ֭כֹחִים נְכֹחִֽים׃ נְכֹחֽוֹ׃ נכחו׃ נכחים נכחים׃ nə·ḵō·ḥîm nə·ḵō·ḥōw Nechochim nechoCho nəḵōḥîm nəḵōḥōw ū·nə·ḵō·ḥîm unechoChim ūnəḵōḥîm

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 15:3
HEB: דְבָרֶ֖ךָ טוֹבִ֣ים וּנְכֹחִ֑ים וְשֹׁמֵ֥עַ אֵין־
NAS: are good and right, but no
KJV: [are] good and right; but [there is] no man [deputed] of the king
INT: your claims are good and right listens no

Proverbs 8:9
HEB: כֻּלָּ֣ם נְ֭כֹחִים לַמֵּבִ֑ין וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים
NAS: They are all straightforward to him who understands,
KJV: They [are] all plain to him that understandeth,
INT: are all straightforward understands and right

Proverbs 24:26
HEB: מֵ֝שִׁ֗יב דְּבָרִ֥ים נְכֹחִֽים׃
NAS: the lips Who gives a right answer.
KJV: [his] lips that giveth a right answer.
INT: gives answer A right

Isaiah 57:2
HEB: מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָ֑ם הֹלֵ֖ךְ נְכֹחֽוֹ׃
NAS: [Each one] who walked in his upright way.
KJV: [each one] walking [in] his uprightness.
INT: their beds walked his upright

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5228
4 Occurrences

nə·ḵō·ḥîm — 2 Occ.
nə·ḵō·ḥōw — 1 Occ.
ū·nə·ḵō·ḥîm — 1 Occ.