Strong's Hebrew Concordance

H5229: נְכֹחָה

nᵉkôchâh · pronounced nek-o-khaw' · “upright”

Definition

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

KJV translates it as: equity, right (thing), uprightness.

Word origin: feminine of H5228 (נָכֹחַ);

Extended definition

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

Brief lexicon based on BDB via STEPBible TBESH (CC BY 4.0).

How H5229 is translated

  • straightforwardnesses ×2
  • honesty ×1
  • straightforwardness ×1

Bible verses with H5229 (nᵉkôchâh)

Nᵉkôchâh appears in 4 verses.

  • Isaiah 26:10

    Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness 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, 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 cannot enter.

  • Amos 3:10

    For they know not to do right, saith the Lord, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.