Hebrew · H5157, H3068, H430, H5414

תִּנְחַל ... יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ נֹתֵן

To inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate · (the) self- Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah , Jewish national name of God · gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative · to give , used with greatest latitude of application ( put , make , etc.)

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נָחַל H5157 to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate
Pronunciation nāḥal
Inheritance as covenantal possession: what God grants endures through generations as inalienable tribal birthright.
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יְהֹוָה H3068 (the) self- Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah , Jewish national name of God
Pronunciation YHWH
God's self-existence and eternity marked by the covenantal name revealing His unchanging, personal relationship with Israel
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אֱלֹהִים H430 gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative
Pronunciation ʾĕlōhiym
Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.
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נָתַן H5414 to give , used with greatest latitude of application ( put , make , etc.)
Pronunciation nātan
Foundational action verb expressing transfer or placement; encompasses causation, bestowal, and divine appointment across literal and figurative registers.
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What does תִּנְחַל ... יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ נֹתֵן (tinchal ... YHWH eloheikha noten) mean in the Bible?

נָחַל · יְהֹוָה · אֱלֹהִים · נָתַן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate".

Full entry for תִּנְחַל ... יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ נֹתֵן (H5157, H3068, H430, H5414) · Open the biblical lexicon

Questions this entry answers

What does נָחַל · יְהֹוָה · אֱלֹהִים · נָתַן mean in the Bible?

נָחַל · יְהֹוָה · אֱלֹהִים · נָתַן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5157, H3068, H430, H5414?

H5157, H3068, H430, H5414 is connected to 11,195 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate

Source Gloss

to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate
Grammatical Forms

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

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 5 Aligned forms 34
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 19×
Imperfect Num 18:23 · Num 18:24 · Num 26:55 · Num 34:17 · Num 35:8 · Prov 3:35 · Prov 28:10 · Deut 19:14 · Judg 11:2 · Num 18:20 · Ps 82:8 · Isa 57:13 · Prov 11:29 · Num 32:19 14×
Perfect Jer 16:19 · Josh 14:1 · Josh 17:6 · Prov 14:18 · Ps 119:111
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action
Imperfect Deut 3:28 · Ezek 46:18 · Prov 13:22 · Josh 1:6
Perfect Jer 3:18 · Jer 12:14
Participle active Deut 12:10
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others
Imperfect Ezek 47:13 · Num 33:54 · Num 34:13
Infinitive construct Num 32:18
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Perfect Josh 14:1 · Josh 19:51 · Josh 13:32
Hophal causative passive — the subject is caused to perform the action
Perfect Job 7:3
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