Strong's H5358 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נָקַם (nâqam)

Pronunciation: naw-kam'

POS: naw-kam' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish; avenge(-r, self), punish, revenge (self), [idiom] surely, take vengeance.

KJV Usage: avenge(-r, self), punish, revenge (self), [idiom] surely, take vengeance.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to avenge, take vengeance, revenge, avenge oneself, be avenged, be punished
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to avenge, take vengeance
• 4. 1a2) to entertain revengeful feelings
• 5. 1b) (Niphal)
• 6. 1b1) to avenge oneself
• 7. 1b2) to suffer vengeance
• 8. 1c) (Piel) to avenge
• 9. 1d) (Hophal) to be avenged, vengeance be taken (for blood)
• 10. 1e) (Hithpael) to avenge oneself

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G292
• GREEK G467
• GREEK G469
• GREEK G1556
• GREEK G1559
• GREEK G1817
• GREEK G2920
• GREEK G3886

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