Lexical Definition
נָחַץ nâchats (naw-khats') to urge H:V
a primitive root
require haste.
- to be urgent
1) (Qal) to urge
1a) to be urgent (participle)
See Greek: σπουδή
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| נָחֽוּץ | urgent | 1Sam.21.8 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[נָחַץ] verb urge (?), whence (si vera lectio); —
Qal Passive participle (active Participle in u, according to BaNB 175), דְּבַד הַמֶּל֛ח נָחוּץ 1Sam 21:9* the king's business was urgent (ᵐ5 κατὰ σπουδήν, A κατασπεῦδον). (Thes compare Arabic 
ursit instititgue rogando [Kam](/btb/not_created.html) Frey]); text dubious; HPS נָאוֺץ (from אוץ), > נחושׁ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 21:9* |