נַ֫חַת
na.chat
Nahath
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word נַ֫חַת (na.chat), Strong's number H5184G, is a proper name and a personal name, occurring three times in the Bible. This name does not have a defined short definition beyond being a proper noun. The fact that it appears only three times in the biblical text hints at its potential significance and limited scope of usage. Given its classification as a proper name, we can infer that Nahath served as an identifier for a specific individual in biblical times. Without more context from its occurrences in the text, it's challenging to determine the significance of Nahath or his role within the narrative. This ambiguity leaves the meaning and range of usage open to interpretation. However, as a proper name, Nahath holds cultural and historical significance, providing a glimpse into the lives and identities of ancient biblical figures. Its limited occurrences in the text underscore the importance of understanding the personal names within biblical narratives, which can offer insights into family relationships, community, and social dynamics.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the descendants of Basemath, Esau’s wife.
Genesis 36:17These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs who came of Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife.
1 Chronicles 1:37The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.