The meaning of “נָגַן”
Understanding nâgan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
player on instruments, sing to the stringed instruments, melody, ministrel, play(-er, -ing). - properly, to thrum, i.e. ...
נָגַן
player on instruments, sing to the stringed instruments, melody, ministrel, play(-er, -ing). - properly, to thrum, i.e. beat atune with the fingers - expectation. to play on astringed instrument - hence (generally), to make music 1) to play or strike strings, play a stringed instrument 1a) (Qal) 1a1) player (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to play 1b1a) player, minstrel (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 16:23 | “And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. ” Word: נָגַן (nâgan) | |
| 2 Kings 3:15 | “But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.” Word: נָגַן (nâgan) | |
| Psalms 68:25 | “The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.” Word: נָגַן (nâgan) | |
| Isaiah 38:20 | “The Lord was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the Lord.” Word: נָגַן (nâgan) | |
| Ezekiel 33:32 | “And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.” Word: נָגַן (nâgan) |
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