נְכֹחִֽים
𐤍𐤊𐤇𐤉𐤌
nâkôach
right/straight
Adjective describing something as upright, correct, or fitting, both in a physical sense (aligning or set straight) and in a metaphorical or ethical sense (morally right, equitable, or proper). In different contexts it conveys what is proper, direct, obvious, or manifest, whether in conduct, speech, judgment, or appearance.
Proverbs 24:26 · Word #5
Lexicon H5228
| Lemma | נָכֹחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤊𐤇 |
| Transliteration | nâkôach |
| Strong's | H5228 |
| Definition | Adjective describing something as upright, correct, or fitting, both in a physical sense (aligning or set straight) and in a metaphorical or ethical sense (morally right, equitable, or proper). In different contexts it conveys what is proper, direct, obvious, or manifest, whether in conduct, speech, judgment, or appearance. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | right/straight |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5228-01
upright ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective from נכח describes what stands straight or directly before, hence morally or practically upright. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected by rendering it as “upright ones.” |
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