נָשַׁת

nâshath · /naw-shath'/

Number

H5405

Language

Hebrew

Original word

נָשַׁת

Transliteration

nâshath

Pronunciation

naw-shath'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up

KJV: fail.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָשַׁת across 3 verses.

fail1×

failed1×

faileth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Isaiah2 verses

Isaiah 19:5

And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted and dried up.

Isaiah 41:17

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

Jeremiah1 verse

Jeremiah 51:30

The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are broken.

Topics that use this word

War Afflictions and Adversities Egypt Nile Nile, the River Persia Poor, the Prayer, Answers To Rivers Water Woman Women

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5405 (nâshath) mean?

properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up

How many times does H5405 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5405 (נָשַׁת) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fail.”

How is nâshath translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5405 is rendered as “fail” (1×), “failed” (1×), “faileth” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word נָשַׁת come from?

a primitive root;