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נָכֹחַ H5228
H5228 is the Hebrew word נָכֹחַ, transliterated nâkôach and said naw-ko'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it right.
What it means
straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity.
Where it comes from
from the same as H5226 (נֵכַח).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: plain, right, uprightness.
Verses using נָכֹחַ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Samuel 15:3 · KJV
And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
Proverbs 8:9 · KJV
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Proverbs 24:26 · KJV
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5228 mean?
H5228 is the Hebrew word נָכֹחַ (nâkôach), meaning straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity.
How is H5228 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it right (2 times), plain (1 time).
How many times does H5228 appear in the Bible?
נָכֹחַ (nâkôach) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5228 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as H5226 (נֵכַח).
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