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The meaning of נָגַהּ

Understanding nâgahh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

(en-) lighten, (cause to) shine. - to glitter - causatively, to illuminate 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine 1b) (Hiphil) 1...

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Strong's Concordance

נָגַהּ

Phoneticnaw-gah'
Transliterationnâgahh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Job
Book Distribution

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