Strong's H5233 · Hebrew
נֶכֶס
nekeç · /neh'-kes/
Definition
treasure
KJV: riches, wealth.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to accumulate;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נֶכֶס across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Chronicles2 verses
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
2 Chronicles 1:12Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
Ecclesiastes2 verses
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 6:2A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5233 (nekeç) mean?
treasure
How many times does H5233 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5233 (נֶכֶס) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wealth.”
How is nekeç translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5233 is rendered as “wealth” (4×), “riches” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נֶכֶס come from?
from an unused root meaning to accumulate;