Nᵉkôchâh — H5229

Definition

feminine adjective

properly, straightforwardness, i.e. (figuratively) integrity, or (concretely) a truth

1. straight in front, be in front of, straight, right, straightness
1. true things (of prophecy)
2. rectitude (subst)

Usually translated as

equity, right, uprightness

Origin

feminine of H5228

• Nâkôach (H5228)

Occurrences

Nᵉkôchâh occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Isaiah (3), Amos (1)

• Isaiah 26:10 — Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness (נְכֹח֖וֹת) will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
• Isaiah 30:10 — Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things (נְכֹח֑וֹת), speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
• Isaiah 59:14 — And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity (וּנְכֹחָ֖ה) cannot enter.
• Amos 3:10 — For they know not to do right (נְכֹחָ֖ה), saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.