נָגַשׁ

na.gashVerbH5066

to approach: approach

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to present; figuratively, to adduce an argument; by reversal, to stand back

Full Lexicon Entry

approach 1) to draw near, approach 1a) (Qal) to draw or come near 1a1) of humans 1a1a) of sexual intercourse 1a2) of inanimate subject 1a2a) to approach one another 1b) (Niphal) to draw near 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to approach, bring near, bring 1d) (Hophal) to be brought near 1e) (Hithpael) to draw near Also means: na.gash (*נָגַשׁ *": bring" H5066H)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

109 times

Appears 109 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
16
1 Samuel
13
Exodus
11
Isaiah
9
1 Kings
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 19:14
  • 2 Chronicles 18:23
  • Deuteronomy 25:1
  • Genesis 27:25
  • Judges 20:23

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