נָכַל
na.khal (H5230)
to plot
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word נָכַל (na.khal) means "to plot." Its semantic domain categorizes it under Cognition & Perception, indicating a connection to intellectual and sensory processes. The fact that it appears four times in the Bible suggests a relatively limited but specific range of usage. Within this limited range, נָכַל likely involves forming a mental plan or design, possibly with the intention of achieving a specific goal. Its connection to cognition and perception implies a relationship to thought, decision-making, and possibly even deceitful or cunning action. The significance of this word may lie in its possible connection to themes of planning, strategy, or intentional behavior in the contexts where it appears in the Bible. A full understanding of its role in each specific passage can only be determined by examining the surrounding text.
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They saw him afar off, and before he came near to them, they conspired against him to kill him.
for they harassed you with their wiles, wherein they have deceived you in the matter of Peor, and in the incident regarding Cozbi, the daughter of the prince of Midian, their sister, who was slain on the day of the plague in the matter of Peor.”
He turned their heart to hate his people, to conspire against his servants.
“But the deceiver is cursed, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the Lord a defective thing; for I am a great King,” says Yahweh of Armies, “and my name is awesome among the nations.”