Strong's H5157 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: נָחַל (nâchal)

Pronunciation: naw-khal'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate

KJV Renderings: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion)

Senses

1. to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess
   1. (Qal)
      1. to take possession, inherit
      2. to have or get as a possession or property (fig.)
      3. to divide the land for a possession
      4. to acquire (testimonies) (fig.)
   2. (Piel) to divide for a possession
   3. (Hithpael) to possess oneself of
   4. (Hiphil)
      1. to give as a possession
      2. to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance
   5. (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess

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