Original Word: נָחַת
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: nachath
Pronunciation: nah-KHAYTH
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-khath')
Definition: To descend, to go down
Meaning: to sink, descend, to press, lead down

be broken, cause to come down, enter, go down, press sore, settle, stick fast

A primitive root; to sink, i.e. Descend; causatively, to press or lead down -- be broken, (cause to) come down, enter, go down, press sore, settle, stick fast.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to go down, descend
NASB Translation
bend (2), bring down (1), come down (1), go down (1), goes deeper (1), pressed down (1), settle (1), sunk deep (1).

[נָחֵת] verb (Aramaic and in poetry) go down, descend (Aramaic נְחֵת, ; Palmyrene נחת Lzb³²³); —

Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יֵחַת Jeremiah 21:13; 3feminine singular תֵּ֫חַת Proverbs 17:10, וַתִּנְחַת Psalm 38:3; 3masculine plural יֵחַ֑תּוּ Job 21:13 (forms יֵחַת, יֵחַתּוּ see also חתת); —

1 go down, descend, to attack Jeremiah 21:13; into Sh®°ôl Job 21:13.

2 figurative descend in chastisement Psalm 38:3 (hand of ׳י; ""

Niph`al see below); followed by בְּ descend into i.e. make impression on, Proverbs 17:10 (of reproof).

Niph`al Perfect3masculine plural נִחֲתוּ followed by בְּ = penetrate Psalm 38:3, (of arrows of ׳י).

Pi`el Perfect3masculine singular consecutive וְנִחַת 2 Samuel 22:35 (see Ges<sup>§ 145</sup>. 7); = 3 feminine singular וְנִחֲתָה Psalm 18:35; Infinitive absolute נַחֵת Psalm 65:11; — cause to descend = press down, according to most, in קֶשֶׁת נְחוּשָׁה זְדֹעֹתָ֑י ׳וְנ 2 Samuel 22:35 = Psalm 18:35 so that my arms press down, stretch, a bow of bronze, but dubious; Bu conjecture Hiph`il יַנְחִת; HPS וַיָּ֫שֶׁת and makes my arms a bow of bronze; of pressing down, smoothing out, furrows of land Psalm 65:11.

Hiph`il Imperative הַנְחַת Joel 4:11 thither bring down thy heroes, ׳י! (on form compare Ges^{§ 64} R. 3 Kö^{i. 314 f.}).

[נְחֵת] verb descend (ᵑ7 Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew (in poetry, and late)); —

Pe`al Participle נָחִ֑ת Daniel 4:10; Daniel 4:20 (both מִןשְֿׁמַיָּא).

Haph`el deposit, ב location: Imperfect2masculine singular תַּחֵת (K^{§ 42}, b)) Ezra 6:5 (Gu^Hpt reads 3 masculine plural); Imperative masculine singular אֲחֵת (K^{§ 15} d)) Ezra 5:15 (accusative of thing); Passive participle plural מְהַחֲתִין Ezra 6:1 (were) deposited.

Hoph`al (W^{CG 225}) be deposed: Perfect3masculine singular הָנְחַת Daniel 5:20 (מִןכָּֿרְסֵא).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1991 (epanapauomai) • to rest upon, to settle upon
• G2597 (katabaino) • to go down, to descend
• G2608 (kathemai) • to sit down, to settle
• G2837 (koimao) • to sleep, to fall asleep
• G5087 (tithemi) • to put, to place, to set

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of descending, settling, or placing, which align with the meanings found in the Hebrew נָחַת. Each Greek term captures a facet of the action or state described by the Hebrew root, whether it be physical descent, settling into a position, or the act of placing or setting something down.

Usage: The verb נָחַת (nachath) is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to describe actions of descending or leading down. It can refer to physical movement, such as descending a mountain, or metaphorical actions, such as bringing down judgment or leading someone to a lower state.

Context: The Hebrew verb נָחַת (nachath) appears in several contexts throughout the Old Testament, illustrating a range of meanings associated with descending or leading down. This verb is often used in narratives describing physical movement, such as descending from a high place or sinking into a lower position. For example, in the context of a journey, it might describe the act of going down a mountain or into a valley.

In a metaphorical sense, נָחַת can also describe the act of bringing down judgment or leading someone into a state of humility or submission. This usage is often seen in prophetic literature, where the descent is not just physical but also spiritual or moral.

The verb is also used in contexts where pressure is applied, either physically or metaphorically, indicating a pressing down or a leading into a state of oppression or subjugation. This reflects the broader semantic range of the root, which encompasses both literal and figurative descents.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the nuances of נָחַת are captured in various passages, reflecting its diverse applications. For instance, the verb might be used to describe the descent of a person or group, the pressing down of a burden, or the leading down of a path or course of action.

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