Strong's H5059 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נָגַן (nâgan)

Pronunciation: naw-gan'

POS: naw-gan' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to thrum, i.e. beat atune with the fingers; expectation. to play on astringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music; player on instruments, sing to the stringed instruments, melody, ministrel, play(-er, -ing).

KJV Usage: player on instruments, sing to the stringed instruments, melody, ministrel, play(-er, -ing).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to play or strike strings, play a stringed instrument
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) player (participle)
• 4. 1b) (Piel)
• 5. 1b1) to play
• 6. 1b1a) player, minstrel (participle)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2127
• GREEK G2789
• GREEK G5567
• GREEK G5568

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