Strong's Lexicon Nachath: Rest, quietness, tranquility, satisfaction Original Word: נַחַת Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּחַ (nuach), which means "to rest" or "to settle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G373 (anapausis): Rest, cessation from labor - G1515 (eirene): Peace, tranquility Usage: The Hebrew word "Nachath" primarily conveys a sense of rest, tranquility, or satisfaction. It is often used to describe a state of peace or contentment, both physically and spiritually. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can refer to the rest that comes from God or the peace experienced by individuals or communities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of rest was deeply significant, often associated with the Sabbath—a day of rest ordained by God. Rest was not merely the absence of labor but a state of spiritual and physical renewal. The idea of "Nachath" would have resonated with the Israelites as a divine gift, reflecting God's provision and care. It also ties into the broader biblical theme of entering God's rest, as seen in the Promised Land narrative and later theological interpretations. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. נַ֫חַת noun [feminine] (apparently masculine Job 36:16, but see below) quietness, rest (under this √ Thes Ol§ 164 c Sta§ 201 d Köii. 172 f.; > below נחת DlProl. 118 ff.); — ׳נ Isaiah 30:15 2t., נָ֑חַת Job 17:16 2t.; construct נַ֫חַת Job 36:16; — 1 quietness, quiet attitude Isaiah 30:15 ("" הַשְׁקֵט); נִשְׁמָעִים ׳דִּבְרֵי חֲכָמִים בְּנ Ecclesiastes 9:17; opposed to עָמָל וּרְעוּת רוּחַ Ecclesiastes 4:6; opposed to רָגַז, שָׂחַק Proverbs 29:9; of comfort of one's table, i.e. its satisfying plenty, שֻׁלְחָֽנְךָ מָלֵא דָ֑שֶׁן ׳וְנ Job 36:16 the comfort of thy table, which (i.e. the table) was full of fat (Di, compare Bu; > that which is set on thy table shall be, etc. De and others, making ׳נ subject of מָלֵא, and so masculine). 2 rest of death Job 17:16 read נֵחָ֑ת (ᵐ5 Du Dr), √ נחת = descend (compare Job 21:13); of a stillborn child Ecclesiastes 6:5. — II, III.נַחַת see נחת. II. נַ֫חַת noun [masculine] descent; — only construct, of ׳יs arm in judgment Isaiah 30:30. — I.נַחַת see below נוח. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lighting down, quietness, to rest, be set on From nchath; a descent, i.e. Imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food); also (intransitively; perhaps from nuwach), restfulness -- lighting down, quiet(-ness), to rest, be set on. see HEBREW nchath see HEBREW nuwach Forms and Transliterations בְּנַ֖חַת בנחת וְנַ֤חַת וְנַ֥חַת וָנַ֙חַת֙ ונחת נַ֥חַת נָ֑חַת נָֽחַת׃ נחת נחת׃ bə·na·ḥaṯ beNachat bənaḥaṯ na·ḥaṯ nā·ḥaṯ Nachat naḥaṯ nāḥaṯ vaNachat veNachat wā·na·ḥaṯ wānaḥaṯ wə·na·ḥaṯ wənaḥaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 17:16 HEB: עַל־ עָפָ֣ר נָֽחַת׃ ס NAS: Shall we together go down into the dust? KJV: of the pit, when [our] rest together INT: in the dust go Job 36:16 Proverbs 29:9 Ecclesiastes 4:6 Ecclesiastes 6:5 Ecclesiastes 9:17 Isaiah 30:15 Isaiah 30:30 8 Occurrences |