5119. Nochah
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Nochah: Before, in front of, opposite

Original Word: נֹכַח
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: Nochah
Pronunciation: NO-khah
Phonetic Spelling: (no-chaw')
Definition: Before, in front of, opposite
Meaning: Nochah

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכַח (nakach), which means "to be straightforward" or "to be in front of."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "Nochah" is ἀπέναντι (apénanti), which also means "opposite" or "before."

Usage: The Hebrew word "Nochah" is used to denote a position or orientation that is directly in front of or opposite something. It conveys the idea of being straightforward or directly facing something. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often describes spatial relationships, indicating where something is located in relation to another object or person.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, spatial orientation was significant, especially in terms of worship and ritual practices. The concept of being "before" or "in front of" something often carried connotations of respect, attention, or focus. For example, being "before" the Lord in worship or prayer was a position of reverence and submission. The use of "Nochah" in the Hebrew Bible reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the importance of direct and intentional positioning, whether in physical space or in relational dynamics.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from nuach
Definition
a son of Benjamin
NASB Translation
Nohah (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
נוֺחָה proper name, masculine 4th son of Benjamin according to 1 Chronicles 8:2. ᵐ5 Ιωα, A Νωα, ᵐ5L Νουαα.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Nohah

Feminine of nuwach; quietude; Nochah, an Israelite -- Nohah.

see HEBREW nuwach

Forms and Transliterations
נוֹחָה֙ נוחה nō·w·ḥāh noChah nōwḥāh
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 8:2
HEB: נוֹחָה֙ הָֽרְבִיעִ֔י וְרָפָ֖א
NAS: Nohah the fourth and Rapha
KJV: Nohah the fourth, and Rapha
INT: Nohah the fourth and Rapha

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5119
1 Occurrence


nō·w·ḥāh — 1 Occ.
















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