What does נַחַל · χείμαῤῥος mean in the Bible?
נַחַל · χείμαῤῥος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "flowing stream, running water".
Hebrew · H5158, G5493
נַחַל
A stream , especially a winter torrent ; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine) · brook
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נַחַלH5158a stream , especially a winter torrent ; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
Pronunciationnaḥal
Seasonal watercourse that symbolizes transient abundance; often represents divine judgment or blessing's unpredictable flow.
Open lexicon entry →χείμαῤῥοςG5493brook
Pronunciationcheímarrhos
A winter-flowing torrent or seasonal stream that swells with rain, not a permanent river.
Open lexicon entry →What does נַחַל (nachal) mean in the Bible?
נַחַל · χείμαῤῥος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "flowing stream, running water".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5158, G5493?
H5158, G5493 is connected to 141 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. flowing stream, running water
Strong'sH5158, G5493
Lexical occurrences141 versesSource Gloss
flowing stream, running water
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