נָכַל

nâkal · /naw-kal'/

Number

H5230

Language

Hebrew

Original word

נָכַל

Transliteration

nâkal

Pronunciation

naw-kal'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to defraud, i.e. act treacherously

KJV: beguile, conspire, deceiver, deal subtilly.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָכַל across 4 verses.

beguiled1×

conspired1×

deceiver1×

subtilly1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 37:18

And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

Numbers1 verse

Numbers 25:18

For they vex you with their wiles, wherewith they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which was slain in the day of the plague for Peor's sake.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 105:25

He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.

Malachi1 verse

Malachi 1:14

But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen. which: Heb. in whose flock is

Topics that use this word

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God Formalism Hypocrisy Midianites Murder Offerings Plague or Pestilence, the Sacrifices Vows Zur

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5230 (nâkal) mean?

to defraud, i.e. act treacherously

How many times does H5230 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5230 (נָכַל) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beguiled.”

How is nâkal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5230 is rendered as “beguiled” (1×), “conspired” (1×), “deceiver” (1×), “subtilly” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word נָכַל come from?

a primitive root;