Definition
a primitive root; properly, to run with a sparkle, i.e. flow; hence (transitively), to conduct, and (by inference) to protect, sustain
Traditional renderings: carry, feed, guide, lead (gently, on).
Traditional renderings: carry, feed, guide, lead (gently, on).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נָהַל:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
10 total
- Genesis 33:14אֶֽתְנָהֲלָ֣ה · will continuePlease let my lord go ahead of his servant. I will continue on slowly, at a comfortable pace for the livestock and children, until I come to my lord at Seir.”
- Genesis 47:17וַיְנַהֲלֵ֤ם · he provided themSo they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their flocks and herds, and their donkeys. Throughout that year he provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock.
- Exodus 15:13נֵהַ֥לְתָּ · You will guide themWith loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.
- 2 Chronicles 28:15וַיְנַהֲל֤וּם · and putThen the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.
- 2 Chronicles 32:22וַֽיְנַהֲלֵ֖ם · and He gave them restSo the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side.
- Psalm 23:2יְנַהֲלֵֽנִי׃ · He leads meHe makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
- Psalm 31:3וּֽתְנַהֲלֵֽנִי׃ · and guide meFor You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.
- Isaiah 40:11יְנַהֵֽל׃ס · He gently leadsHe tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
- Isaiah 49:10יְנַהֲלֵֽם׃ · and lead themThey will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
- Isaiah 51:18מְנַהֵ֣ל · one to guideAmong all the sons she bore, there is no one to guide her; among all the sons she brought up, there is no one to take her hand.