Strong's Lexicon Nacham: To comfort, to console, to repent, to relent Original Word: נַחַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3870 (παρακαλέω, parakaleo) – to call to one's side, to comfort, to exhort - G3340 (μετανοέω, metanoeo) – to repent, to change one's mind Usage: The Hebrew verb "nacham" primarily conveys the idea of comfort and consolation, often in the context of grief or distress. It can also mean to repent or relent, indicating a change of mind or heart. This duality in meaning reflects the depth of emotional and spiritual transformation, whether it is God relenting from judgment or individuals turning from sin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, expressions of grief and the need for comfort were significant aspects of communal and religious life. Mourning rituals were deeply embedded in the society, and the act of comforting was seen as a vital communal responsibility. The concept of repentance was also central to the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing a return to God and His ways. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nacham Definition "comfort," a man of Judah NASB Translation Naham (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נַ֫חַם proper name, masculine (comfort), a chieftain of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:19; ᵐ5 Ναχεθ, A Ναχεμ, ᵐ5L Ναουμ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Naham From nacham; consolation; Nacham, an Israelite -- Naham. see HEBREW nacham Forms and Transliterations נַ֔חַם נחם na·ḥam Nacham naḥamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:19 HEB: הֽוֹדִיָּ֔ה אֲח֣וֹת נַ֔חַם אֲבִ֥י קְעִילָ֖ה NAS: the sister of Naham, [were] the fathers KJV: the sister of Naham, the father INT: Hodiah the sister of Naham the fathers of Keilah |
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