The meaning of “נָגַח”
Understanding nâgach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gore, push (down, -ing). - to butt with the horns - figuratively, to war against 1) to push, thrust, gore 1a) (Qal) to g...
נָגַח
gore, push (down, -ing). - to butt with the horns - figuratively, to war against 1) to push, thrust, gore 1a) (Qal) to gore 1b) (Piel) to push or thrust at 1c) (Hithpael) to engage in thrusting, wage war
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 21:31 | “Whether he have gored a son, or have gored a daughter, according to this judgment shall it be done unto him.” Word: נָגַח (nâgach) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:17 | “His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.” Word: נָגַח (nâgach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 18:10 | “And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the Lord, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed.” Word: נָגַח (nâgach) | |
| Psalms 44:5 | “Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.” Word: נָגַח (nâgach) | |
| Ezekiel 34:21 | “Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad;” Word: נָגַח (nâgach) |