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נָשַׁת H5405
H5405 is the Hebrew word נָשַׁת, transliterated nâshath and said naw-shath'. The King James Version most often renders it fail.
What it means
properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fail.
Verses using נָשַׁת
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Isaiah 19:5 · KJV
And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted and dried up.
Isaiah 41:17 · KJV
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
Jeremiah 51:30 · KJV
The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are broken.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5405 mean?
H5405 is the Hebrew word נָשַׁת (nâshath), meaning properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up.
How is H5405 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fail (1 time), faileth (1 time), failed (1 time).
How many times does H5405 appear in the Bible?
נָשַׁת (nâshath) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5405 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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