Strong's H7280 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: רָגַע (râgaʻ)

Pronunciation: raw-gah'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e. quiet; specifically, to wink (from the motion of the eye-lids)

KJV Renderings: break, divide, find ease, be a moment, (cause, give, make to) rest, make suddenly

Senses

1. to act in an instant, stir up, disturb
   1. (Qal) to stir up, disturb
   2. (Hiphil) to make a twinkling
2. to rest or repose, be at rest or repose, settle, quiet, give rest
   1. (Niphal)
      1. to cause to rest (of sword, of the sea)
      2. to wink (with prep)
   2. (Hiphil)
      1. to give rest to
      2. to rest, repose
3. to harden

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