נָקַם
na.qam
“to avenge”
Definition
to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish
a primitive root;
- to avenge, take vengeance, revenge, avenge oneself, be avenged, be punished 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to avenge, take vengeance 1a2) to entertain revengeful feelings 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to avenge oneself 1b2) to suffer vengeance 1c) (Piel) to avenge 1d) (Hophal) to be avenged, vengeance be taken (for blood) 1e) (Hithpael) to avenge oneself
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
נָקַם appears 27 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food.
If a man strikes his manservant or maidservant with a rod, and the servant dies by his hand, he shall surely be punished.
“Not so!” replied the LORD. “If anyone slays Cain, then Cain will be avenged sevenfold.” And the LORD placed a mark on Cain, so that no one who found him would kill him.
You understand, O LORD;remember me and attend to me.Avenge me against my persecutors.In Your patience, do not take me away.Know that I endure reproach for Your honor.
Therefore this is what the LORD says:“Behold, I will plead your caseand take vengeance on your behalf;I will dry up her seaand make her springs run dry.
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