Hebrew · H5158, H769

נַחַל אַרְנֹן

A stream , especially a winter torrent ; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine) · the Arnon , a river east of the Jordan, also its territory

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נַחַל H5158 a stream , especially a winter torrent ; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)

Pronunciation naḥal

Seasonal watercourse that symbolizes transient abundance; often represents divine judgment or blessing's unpredictable flow.

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אַרְנוֹן H769 the Arnon , a river east of the Jordan, also its territory

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What does נַחַל אַרְנֹן (nachal Arnon) mean in the Bible?

נַחַל · אַרְנוֹן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "wadi or valley of Arnon".

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What does נַחַל · אַרְנוֹן mean in the Bible?

נַחַל · אַרְנוֹן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "wadi or valley of Arnon".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5158, H769?

H5158, H769 is connected to 166 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. wadi or valley of Arnon

Strong's H5158, H769

Lexical occurrences 166 verses

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wadi or valley of Arnon

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