H5233 - נֶכֶס (nekeç)

H5233 נֶכֶס (nekeç) neh'-kes

Hebrew

Noun (Masculine, Hebrew)

Quick Definition

wealth

Strong's Definition

nekes neh'-kes From an unused root meaning to accumulate ; treasure: - riches, wealth.

Derivation: from an unused root meaning to accumulate;

KJV Usage: riches, wealth.

TWOT Reference: 1367

Outline of Biblical Usage

1) riches, treasures

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon

riches, treasures Aramaic equivalent: ne.khas (נְכַס "wealth" H5232)

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

נֶכֶס nekes BDB Definition: 1) riches, treasures Part of Speech: noun masculine A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from an unused root meaning to accumulate Same Word by TWOT Number: 1367 Total KJV Occurrences: 5

Bible Occurrences (5)

22:8

1:11 1:12

5:19 6:2

Joshua 22:8

saying, Return... to... your homes with your great wealth, with immense... herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many... clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.

2 Chronicles 1:11

God said to Solomon, Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor [for yourself] or death for your enemies — and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king —

2 Chronicles 1:12

therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike... anything given to the kings before you [or]...... after you.”

Ecclesiastes 5:19

Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man -, and He has enabled him to enjoy them,... to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God....

Ecclesiastes 6:2

God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them -. Instead, a stranger... will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction....