Strong H5228נָכֹחַ

straightforward

Transliteration
nâkôach
Pronunciation
naw-ko'-akh
Morphology
Hebrew Adjective

Definition

From the same as H5226; {straightforward} that {is} (figuratively)6
{equitable} {correct } or ({abstractly}) integrity: - {plain} {right} uprightness.

Detailed definition

STEP sense: straightforward

Exact lexical definition: straight

Part of speech: adjective

BDB context: [ נָכֹחַ ] adj . and subst . straight , right , straightness

In the Bible

Strong H5228 appears in 4 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • right2
  • plain1
  • uprightness1

First verses

  1. 2 Samuel 15:3
    And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
  2. Proverbs 8:9
    They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
  3. Proverbs 24:26
    Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
  4. Isaiah 57:2
    He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
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