נָחַל
To inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate
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What does נָחַל (nāḥal) mean in the Bible?
נָחַל (nāḥal) is a Hebrew word meaning "to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy ; causatively, to bequeath , or (generally) distribute , instate".
Meaning
Inheritance as covenantal possession: what God grants endures through generations as inalienable tribal birthright.
to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate BDB: get Usage: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 19×
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 7×
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 4×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 3×
Hophal causative passive — the subject is caused to perform the action 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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Biblical Witnesses
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