Original Word: נֶכֶס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nekec
Pronunciation: neh'-kes
Phonetic Spelling: (neh'-kes)
Definition: treasure
Meaning: Treasure, riches, wealth.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to store up or heap up.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2344: θησαυρός (thēsauros) • treasure, storehouse.
• Strong's Greek Number 4149: πλοῦτος (ploutos) • wealth, riches.

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of wealth and treasure, often used in the New Testament to discuss both material and spiritual riches.

Usage: The term נֶכֶס (neḵes) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote material wealth or treasures, often in the context of possessions or riches that are accumulated or stored.

Context: The Hebrew word נֶכֶס (neḵes) appears in the Old Testament to describe wealth or treasures, typically in the form of material possessions. This term is often associated with the accumulation of goods and riches, reflecting the cultural and economic practices of ancient Israel. The concept of treasure in the biblical context is not merely about material wealth but also carries connotations of security and prosperity.

In the Berean Standard Bible, נֶכֶס is translated as "treasure" or "riches," emphasizing the value and desirability of such possessions. The accumulation of נֶכֶס is sometimes portrayed positively, as a sign of God's blessing and provision, but it can also be depicted negatively, as a source of pride or a distraction from spiritual priorities.

For example, in Proverbs 15:6 (BSB), it is written: "The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble." This verse contrasts the enduring value of righteous living, which leads to true wealth, with the fleeting and problematic nature of ill-gotten gains.

The concept of נֶכֶס is also explored in the context of divine judgment and the futility of relying solely on material wealth. In Ezekiel 28:4-5 (BSB), the prophet speaks against the king of Tyre, highlighting how his wisdom and understanding have amassed great wealth, yet this very reliance on riches becomes his downfall.

Overall, נֶכֶס serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly wealth and the importance of prioritizing spiritual riches over material accumulation.

Word Origin
probably of foreign origin
Definition
riches, treasures
NASB Translation
riches (1), wealth (4).

[נֶ֫כֶס] noun masculine^{Joshua 22:8} only plural נְכָסִים riches, treasures (probably Assyrian or Aramaic loan-word, compare Assyrian nikâsu, property, wealth, gain, Dl^{HWB 463}, Syriac wealth; on derivation from Assyrian nikâsu, cut off, hew down, behead, etc., Syriac slay, ᵑ7 נְכַס, Late Hebrew נָכַס id., through meaning cattle for slaughter, compare Frä⁹⁸ Hpt^Hebraica.iii (Jan.1887), 107 ff. Schw^{Idioticon 120f.} Brock^{ad voc}.); — Joshua 22:8 (P), 2 Chronicles 1:11,12; Ecclesiastes 6:2 (all "" עשֶׁר, כָּבוֺד), Ecclesiastes 5:18 ("" עשֶׁר).

riches, wealth

From an unused root meaning to accumulate; treasure -- riches, wealth.

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