Hebrew · H5095 · unreviewed

נָהַל

Properly, to run with a sparkle , i.e. flow ; hence (transitively), to conduct , and (by inference) to protect , sustain

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נָהַל H5095

What does נָהַל mean in the Bible?

נָהַל is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to run with a sparkle , i.e. flow ; hence (transitively), to conduct , and (by inference) to protect , sustain". properly, to run with a sparkle, i.

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Meaning

properly, to run with a sparkle , i.e. flow ; hence (transitively), to conduct , and (by inference) to protect , sustain
Extended definition

properly, to run with a sparkle, i.e. flow; hence (transitively), to conduct, and (by inference) to protect, sustain BDB: lead Usage: carry, feed, guide, lead (gently, on).

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Perfect Exod 15:13
Imperfect Isa 40:11
Participle active Isa 51:18
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others
Cohortative Gen 33:14
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