נָעַר

na.arVerbH5287

to shake

From: a primitive root (probably identical with H5286 (נָעַר), through the idea of the rustling of mane, which usually accompanies the lion's roar);

Short Definition

to tumble about

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to shake, shake out or off 1a) (Qal) to shake out, show emptiness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shaken 1b2) to shake oneself 1c) (Piel) to shake off or out 1d) (Hithpael) to shake oneself

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
3
Psalms
2
Exodus
1
Judges
1
Job
1

Key Passages

  • Exodus 14:27
  • Isaiah 33:9
  • Isaiah 33:15
  • Isaiah 52:2
  • Judges 16:20

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