◄ 5185. nacheth ►
Lexicon
nacheth: To descend, to go down

Original Word: נָחֵת
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: nacheth
Pronunciation: nah-KHAYTH
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-khayth')
Definition: To descend, to go down
Meaning: descending

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
come down

From nachath; descending -- come down.

see HEBREW nachath

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from 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.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2928 (καταβαίνω, katabaino), which also means "to descend" or "to go down." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar actions of descending or coming down, often in the context of Jesus' movements or divine actions. The parallel between נָחֵת and καταβαίνω highlights the continuity of the concept of descent across both the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

Usage: This verb is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of descending or going down, often in a literal sense, such as descending a mountain or going down to a location.

Context: The Hebrew verb נָחֵת (nachath) is a primitive root that conveys the action of descending or going down. It appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often describing physical movement from a higher place to a lower one. This term can be found in narratives where individuals or groups are described as descending from mountains, hills, or elevated locations to valleys or plains. It is also used metaphorically to describe a lowering of status or condition.

In the context of the Hebrew Bible, נָחֵת is used to illustrate both literal and figurative descents. For example, it may describe the physical act of descending a mountain, as seen in the journeys of biblical figures. Additionally, it can be used to depict a metaphorical descent, such as a decline in fortune or status.

The verb נָחֵת is not as frequently used as some other Hebrew verbs, but its occurrences are significant in the narratives where it appears. It often emphasizes the movement from a place of prominence or elevation to a lower position, whether geographically or metaphorically.

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