The meaning of “נָגַהּ”
Understanding nâgahh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(en-) lighten, (cause to) shine. - to glitter - causatively, to illuminate 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine 1b) (Hiphil) 1...
נָגַהּ
(en-) lighten, (cause to) shine. - to glitter - causatively, to illuminate 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to enlighten 1b2) to cause to shine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:29 | “For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness.” Word: נָגַהּ (nâgahh) | |
| Job 22:28 | “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.” Word: נָגַהּ (nâgahh) | |
| Psalms 18:28 | “For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.” Word: נָגַהּ (nâgahh) | |
| Isaiah 13:10 | “For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.” Word: נָגַהּ (nâgahh) |
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