Strong's H5344 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נָקַב (nâqab)

Pronunciation: naw-kab'

POS: naw-kab' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel); appoint, blaspheme, bore, curse, express, with holes, name, pierce, strike through.

KJV Usage: appoint, blaspheme, bore, curse, express, with holes, name, pierce, strike through.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to pierce, perforate, bore, appoint
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to pierce, bore
• 4. 1a2) to prick off, designate
• 5. 1b) (Niphal) to be pricked off, be designated, be specified
• 6. 2) (Qal) to curse, blaspheme

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1291
• GREEK G1941
• GREEK G2028
• GREEK G2672
• GREEK G3687
• GREEK G4863

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