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נְכֹחָה H5229
H5229 is the Hebrew word נְכֹחָה, transliterated nᵉkôchâh and said nek-o-khaw'. The King James Version most often renders it uprightness.
What it means
properly, straightforwardness, i.e. (figuratively) integrity, or (concretely) a truth.
Where it comes from
feminine of H5228 (נָכֹחַ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: equity, right (thing), uprightness.
Verses using נְכֹחָה
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Isaiah 26:10 · KJV
Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
Isaiah 30:10 · KJV
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Isaiah 59:14 · KJV
And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
Amos 3:10 · KJV
For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5229 mean?
H5229 is the Hebrew word נְכֹחָה (nᵉkôchâh), meaning properly, straightforwardness, i.e. (figuratively) integrity, or (concretely) a truth.
How is H5229 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it uprightness (1 time), right things (1 time), equity (1 time), right (1 time).
How many times does H5229 appear in the Bible?
נְכֹחָה (nᵉkôchâh) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5229 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of H5228 (נָכֹחַ).
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