The meaning of “נָהַג”
Understanding nâhag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
acquaint, bring (away), carry away, drive (away), lead (away, forth), (be) guide, lead (away, forth). - to drive forth (...
נָהַג
acquaint, bring (away), carry away, drive (away), lead (away, forth), (be) guide, lead (away, forth). - to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), i.e. lead, carry away - reflexively, to proceed (i.e. impel or guide oneself) - also (from the panting induced by effort), to sigh 1) to drive, lead, guide, conduct 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drive, lead on, drive away, drive off 1a2) to behave itself (fig.) (of heart) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to drive away, lead off 1b2) to lead on, guide, guide on 1b3) to cause to drive 2) (Piel) to moan, lament
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:26 | “And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?” Word: נָהַג (nâhag) | |
| 1 Samuel 30:20 | “And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil.” Word: נָהַג (nâhag) | |
| 1 Chronicles 20:1 | “And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.” Word: נָהַג (nâhag) | |
| Psalms 78:52 | “But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.” Word: נָהַג (nâhag) | |
| Isaiah 49:10 | “They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.” Word: נָהַג (nâhag) |
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