The meaning of “נָגַשׁ”
Understanding nâgash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), ...
נָגַשׁ
(make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand. - to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose) - euphemistically, to lie with a woman - as an enemy, to attack - religious to worship - causatively, to present - figuratively, to adduce an argument - by reversal, to stand back 1) to draw near, approach 1a) (Qal) to draw or come near 1a1) of humans 1a1a) of sexual intercourse 1a2) of inanimate subject 1a2a) to approach one another 1b) (Niphal) to draw near 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to approach, bring near, bring 1d) (Hophal) to be brought near 1e) (Hithpael) to draw near
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 33:3 | “And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.” Word: נָגַשׁ (nâgash) | |
| Deuteronomy 25:1 | “If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.” Word: נָגַשׁ (nâgash) | |
| 1 Samuel 15:32 | “Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.” Word: נָגַשׁ (nâgash) | |
| 1 Chronicles 19:14 | “So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.” Word: נָגַשׁ (nâgash) | |
| Psalms 91:7 | “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.” Word: נָגַשׁ (nâgash) |
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