Nâkôach — H5228

Definition

substantive

straightforward, i.e. (figuratively), equitable, correct, or (abstractly), integrity

1. straight, right, straightness, be in front of

Usually translated as

right, plain, uprightness

Origin

from the same as H5226

• Same as Nêkach (H5226)

Greek equivalents

• agathós (G18)
• alḗtheia (G225)
• enṓpion (G1799)
• euthéōs (G2112)
• euthýs (G2117)
• sophós (G4680)

Occurrences

Nâkôach occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Samuel (1), Proverbs (2), Isaiah (1)

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