נְחָלִ֔ים
𐤍𐤇𐤋𐤉𐤌
Nachal
streams
A wadi or seasonal stream; a riverbed or ravine that channels water during periods of rain, often dry in the summer. Can refer to the stream itself, the watercourse when flowing, or, by extension, the valley or ravine in which it runs. In limited contexts, may refer to a shaft or channel (as in mining).
Isaiah 11:15 · Word #15
Lexicon H5158
| Lemma | נַחַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤇𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Nachal |
| Strong's | H5158 |
| Definition | A wadi or seasonal stream; a riverbed or ravine that channels water during periods of rain, often dry in the summer. Can refer to the stream itself, the watercourse when flowing, or, by extension, the valley or ravine in which it runs. In limited contexts, may refer to a shaft or channel (as in mining). |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | streams |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5158-21
seasonal streams
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to flow/stream" and denotes channels that conduct water during rains. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected in the plural "streams." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
seasonal streams
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is correct: 'seasonal streams' accurately renders 'nechalim' and matches SILEX. Context does not demand a change. |