Strong's Hebrew: 5227. נֹ֫כַח (nokach) -- Before, in front of, opposite, in the presence of

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Lexicon

nokach: Before, in front of, opposite, in the presence of

Original Word: נֹכַח
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: nokach
Pronunciation: NO-kakh
Phonetic Spelling: (no'-kakh)
Definition: Before, in front of, opposite, in the presence of
Meaning: the front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

over against, before, directly, for, right on

From the same as nekach; properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of -- (over) against, before, direct(-ly), for, right (on).

see HEBREW nekach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
in front of, opposite to
NASB Translation
approval (1), before (2), behalf (1), directly ahead (1), front (4), opposite (9), over against (1), right before (3).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכַח (nakach), which means "to be straightforward" or "to be in front."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1726 (ἐνώπιον, enōpion): This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to mean "before" or "in the presence of," similar to the Hebrew נֹכַח (nokach) in its spatial and relational connotations.
• G1727 (ἐναντίον, enantion): This term means "opposite" or "against," reflecting the idea of facing or being in front of something.
• G3717 (ὀρθός, orthos): While primarily meaning "straight" or "upright," it can also imply a straightforward or direct position, akin to the straightforwardness of נֹכַח (nokach).

In summary, נֹכַח (nokach) is a versatile term that plays a significant role in conveying spatial and relational dynamics within the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing the importance of position and presence in various contexts.

Usage: נֹכַח (nokach) is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to describe physical positioning or relational standing. It often appears in narratives and instructions where spatial orientation is significant.

Context: • Spatial Orientation: נֹכַח (nokach) is frequently used to describe physical positioning, such as being "in front of" or "opposite" something. For example, in Genesis 2:18, God says, "I will make a helper suitable for him," indicating a corresponding or facing position.
• Relational Context: The term can also imply a relational stance, such as being "in behalf of" or "for the sake of" someone. This usage underscores the idea of representation or advocacy.
• Examples in Scripture:
• In Exodus 19:2, the Israelites camped "in front of" Mount Sinai, indicating their direct positioning before the mountain.
• In 1 Samuel 17:30, David turned "away from him toward another," illustrating a change in direction or focus.
• In 2 Kings 2:7, the sons of the prophets stood "opposite" Elijah and Elisha, signifying their position relative to the two prophets.
• Theological Implications: The use of נֹכַח (nokach) often highlights the importance of presence and orientation in the biblical narrative, whether it be in worship, confrontation, or representation.

Forms and Transliterations

לְנֹ֣כַח לנכח נֹ֖כַח נֹ֙כַח֙ נֹ֣כַח נֹ֥כַח נֹ֨כַח נֹ֨כַח ׀ נכח lə·nō·ḵaḥ leNochach lənōḵaḥ nō·ḵaḥ Nochach nōḵaḥ

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Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 25:21
HEB: יִצְחָ֤ק לַֽיהוָה֙ לְנֹ֣כַח אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ כִּ֥י
NAS: to the LORD on behalf of his wife,
KJV: the LORD for his wife,
INT: Isaac to the LORD behalf of his wife because

Genesis 30:38
HEB: הַצֹּ֤אן לִשְׁתּוֹת֙ לְנֹ֣כַח הַצֹּ֔אן וַיֵּחַ֖מְנָה
NAS: he had peeled in front of the flocks
KJV: which he had pilled before the flocks
INT: of the flocks to drink front the flocks conceive

Exodus 26:35
HEB: וְאֶת־ הַמְּנֹרָה֙ נֹ֣כַח הַשֻּׁלְחָ֔ן עַ֛ל
NAS: and the lampstand opposite the table
KJV: and the candlestick over against the table
INT: the veil and the lampstand opposite the table on

Exodus 40:24
HEB: בְּאֹ֣הֶל מוֹעֵ֔ד נֹ֖כַח הַשֻּׁלְחָ֑ן עַ֛ל
NAS: of meeting, opposite the table,
KJV: of the congregation, over against the table,
INT: the tent of meeting opposite the table and

Numbers 19:4
HEB: וְהִזָּ֞ה אֶל־ נֹ֨כַח פְּנֵ֧י אֹֽהֶל־
KJV: of her blood directly before
INT: and sprinkle toward directly the front of the tent

Joshua 15:7
HEB: הַגִּלְגָּ֗ל אֲשֶׁר־ נֹ֙כַח֙ לְמַעֲלֵ֣ה אֲדֻמִּ֔ים
NAS: which is opposite the ascent
KJV: toward Gilgal, that [is] before the going up
INT: Gilgal which is opposite the ascent of Adummim

Joshua 18:17
HEB: גְּלִיל֔וֹת אֲשֶׁר־ נֹ֖כַח מַעֲלֵ֣ה אֲדֻמִּ֑ים
NAS: which is opposite the ascent
KJV: toward Geliloth, which [is] over against the going up
INT: Geliloth which is opposite the ascent of Adummim

Judges 18:6
HEB: לְכ֣וּ לְשָׁל֑וֹם נֹ֣כַח יְהוָ֔ה דַּרְכְּכֶ֖ם
NAS: has the LORD'S approval.
KJV: in peace: before the LORD
INT: Go peace approval has the LORD'S your way

Judges 19:10
HEB: וַיָּבֹא֙ עַד־ נֹ֣כַח יְב֔וּס הִ֖יא
NAS: and came to [a place] opposite Jebus
KJV: and came over against Jebus,
INT: and came to opposite Jebus he

Judges 20:43
HEB: הִדְרִיכֻ֑הוּ עַ֛ד נֹ֥כַח הַגִּבְעָ֖ה מִמִּזְרַח־
NAS: [and] trod them down opposite Gibeah
KJV: with ease over against Gibeah
INT: trod against opposite Gibeah east side

1 Kings 20:29
HEB: וַֽיַּחֲנ֧וּ אֵ֦לֶּה נֹ֥כַח אֵ֖לֶּה שִׁבְעַ֣ת
NAS: one over against the other
KJV: one over against the other
INT: pitched one against the other seven

1 Kings 22:35
HEB: מָעֳמָ֛ד בַּמֶּרְכָּבָ֖ה נֹ֣כַח אֲרָ֑ם וַיָּ֣מָת
NAS: up in his chariot in front of the Arameans,
KJV: in his chariot against the Syrians,
INT: was propped his chariot front of the Arameans and died

2 Chronicles 18:34
HEB: מַעֲמִ֧יד בַּמֶּרְכָּבָ֛ה נֹ֥כַח אֲרָ֖ם עַד־
NAS: himself up in his chariot in front of the Arameans
KJV: in [his] chariot against the Syrians
INT: propped his chariot front of the Arameans until

Esther 5:1
HEB: הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ הַפְּנִימִ֔ית נֹ֖כַח בֵּ֣ית הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ
NAS: palace in front of the king's
KJV: house, over against the king's
INT: of the king's the inner front rooms of the king's

Esther 5:1
HEB: בְּבֵ֣ית הַמַּלְכ֔וּת נֹ֖כַח פֶּ֥תַח הַבָּֽיִת׃
NAS: room, opposite the entrance
KJV: house, over against the gate
INT: room his royal opposite the entrance to the palace

Proverbs 4:25
HEB: עֵ֭ינֶיךָ לְנֹ֣כַח יַבִּ֑יטוּ וְ֝עַפְעַפֶּ֗יךָ
NAS: look directly ahead And let your gaze
KJV: look right on, and let thine eyelids
INT: your eyes directly look your gaze

Proverbs 5:21
HEB: כִּ֤י נֹ֨כַח ׀ עֵינֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה
NAS: of a man are before the eyes
KJV: of man [are] before the eyes
INT: for are before the eyes God

Jeremiah 17:16
HEB: מוֹצָ֣א שְׂפָתַ֔י נֹ֥כַח פָּנֶ֖יךָ הָיָֽה׃
KJV: of my lips was [right] before thee.
INT: the utterance of my lips was before your presence become

Lamentations 2:19
HEB: כַמַּ֙יִם֙ לִבֵּ֔ךְ נֹ֖כַח פְּנֵ֣י אֲדֹנָ֑י
NAS: like water Before the presence
KJV: like water before the face
INT: water your heart Before the presence of the Lord

Ezekiel 14:3
HEB: עֲוֹנָ֔ם נָתְנ֖וּ נֹ֣כַח פְּנֵיהֶ֑ם הַאִדָּרֹ֥שׁ
NAS: and have put right before their faces
KJV: of their iniquity before their face:
INT: of their iniquity put right their faces I be consulted

Ezekiel 14:4
HEB: עֲוֹנוֹ֙ יָשִׂים֙ נֹ֣כַח פָּנָ֔יו וּבָ֖א
NAS: puts right before his face
KJV: of his iniquity before his face,
INT: of his iniquity puts right his face and comes

Ezekiel 14:7
HEB: עֲוֹנ֔וֹ יָשִׂ֖ים נֹ֣כַח פָּנָ֑יו וּבָ֤א
NAS: puts right before his face
KJV: of his iniquity before his face,
INT: of his iniquity puts right his face and comes

Ezekiel 47:20
HEB: מִגְּב֕וּל עַד־ נֹ֖כַח לְב֣וֹא חֲמָ֑ת
NAS: from the [south] border to a point opposite Lebo-hamath.
KJV: till a man come over against Hamath.
INT: the border to a point opposite Lebo-hamath Hamath

23 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5227
23 Occurrences

lə·nō·ḵaḥ — 3 Occ.
nō·ḵaḥ — 20 Occ.