◄ 5163. Nacham ►
Strong's Lexicon Nacham: To comfort, to console, to repent, to relent Original Word: נַחַם Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Nacham Pronunciation: nah-KHAHM Phonetic Spelling: (nakh'-am) Definition: Nacham Meaning: Nacham is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָחַם (nacham), which generally means "to comfort" or "to console." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Nacham in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of comfort or consolation, which is inherent in the root נָחַם, can be related to Greek terms such as παρακαλέω (parakaleo • Strong's Greek 3870), which means "to comfort" or "to exhort." Usage: The name Nacham appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures. It is used to identify individuals within the lineage of the Israelites. Context: • Nacham is a proper noun found in the genealogical records of the Hebrew Bible. The name is derived from the root נָחַם, which conveys the idea of comfort or consolation. This root is often associated with the act of comforting or being comforted, reflecting a sense of relief or solace. • In the context of biblical genealogy, names often carry significant meanings that reflect the character or the hoped-for destiny of the individual. The name Nacham, therefore, may imply a person who brings comfort or is associated with consolation. • The use of Nacham in the genealogical records underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, where names are not merely identifiers but also convey deeper theological and cultural meanings. • The name is part of the rich tapestry of biblical names that contribute to the understanding of Israelite history and identity, reflecting the values and beliefs of the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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 naḥam Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5163 1 Occurrence na·ḥam — 1 Occ.