נָקַם

na.qamVerbH5358

to avenge

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. 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

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

27 times

Appears 27 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
6
Ezk
3
1 Samuel
2
Exodus
2
Genesis
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 14:24
  • Exodus 21:20
  • Genesis 4:15
  • Jeremiah 15:15
  • Jeremiah 51:36

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