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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נַחַל H5158 a stream , especially a winter torrent ; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)

Pronunciation naḥal

Seasonal watercourse that symbolizes transient abundance; often represents divine judgment or blessing's unpredictable flow.

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χείμαῤῥος G5493 brook

Pronunciation cheímarrhos

A winter-flowing torrent or seasonal stream that swells with rain, not a permanent river.

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What does נַחַל (nachal) mean in the Bible?

נַחַל · χείμαῤῥος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "flowing stream, running water".

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What does נַחַל · χείμαῤῥος mean in the Bible?

נַחַל · χείμαῤῥος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "flowing stream, running water".

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's H5158, G5493

Lexical occurrences 141 verses

Source Gloss

flowing stream, running water

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