Strong's Lexicon nekochah: Straightforwardly, rightly, directly Original Word: נְכֹחָה Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכַח (nakach), which means "to be straightforward" or "to be right." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of living rightly or straightforwardly can be related to Greek words such as εὐθύς (G2117 - euthys), meaning "straight" or "right," and δικαιοσύνη (G1343 - dikaiosynē), meaning "righteousness." Usage: The Hebrew word "nekochah" is used to convey the idea of something being done in a straightforward, direct, or right manner. It implies honesty, integrity, and correctness in action or speech. In the context of biblical usage, it often refers to the manner in which truth is presented or the way in which one should walk or act according to God's standards. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of walking "straight" or "rightly" was deeply connected to living a life in accordance with God's laws and commandments. The Israelites were called to live in a manner that was upright and honest, reflecting God's character. This concept was not only a personal moral obligation but also a communal expectation, as the integrity of the community was seen as a reflection of their relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of nakoach, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance equity, right thing, uprightness Feminine of nakoach; properly, straightforwardness, i.e. (figuratively) integrity, or (concretely) a truth -- equity, right (thing), uprightness. see HEBREW nakoach Forms and Transliterations וּנְכֹחָ֖ה ונכחה נְכֹח֑וֹת נְכֹח֖וֹת נְכֹחָ֖ה נכחה נכחות nə·ḵō·ḥāh nə·ḵō·ḥō·wṯ nechoChah nechoChot nəḵōḥāh nəḵōḥōwṯ ū·nə·ḵō·ḥāh unechoChah ūnəḵōḥāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 26:10 HEB: צֶ֔דֶק בְּאֶ֥רֶץ נְכֹח֖וֹת יְעַוֵּ֑ל וּבַל־ KJV: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, INT: righteousness the land of uprightness deals and will not Isaiah 30:10 Isaiah 59:14 Amos 3:10 4 Occurrences |
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