רָגַע
ra.ga
“to disturb”
Definition
properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e. quiet; specifically, to wink (from the motion of the eye-lids)
a primitive root;
- to act in an instant, stir up, disturb 1a) (Qal) to stir up, disturb 1b) (Hiphil) to make a twinkling
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Occurrences
רָגַע appears 13 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Among those nations you will find no repose, not even a resting place for the sole of your foot. There the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and a despairing soul.
Pay attention to Me, My people,and listen to Me, My nation;for a law will go out from Me,and My justice will become a light to the nations;I will bring it about quickly.
This is what the LORD says:“The people who survived the swordfound favor in the wildernesswhen Israel went to find rest.”
‘Alas, O sword of the LORD,how long until you rest?Return to your sheath;cease and be still!’
Their Redeemer is strong;the LORD of Hosts is His name.He will fervently plead their caseso that He may bring rest to the earth,but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.
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