נָגַן
na.gan
“to play”
Definition
properly, to thrum, i.e. beat atune with the fingers; expectation. to play on astringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
a primitive root;
- to play or strike strings, play a stringed instrument 1a) (Qal) 1a1) player (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to play 1b1a) player, minstrel (participle)
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logos (G3056)
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Occurrences
נָגַן appears 11 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.”
One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”
The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear,
But now, bring me a harpist.”And while the harpist played, the hand of the LORD came upon Elisha
“Take up your harp,stroll through the city,O forgotten harlot.Make sweet melody,sing many a song,so you will be remembered.”
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