Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נַהַם”
Understanding naham reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
roaring. - a snarl 1) growling, roaring 1a) of lion 1b) of king's wrath (fig.)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נַהַם
Phoneticnah'-ham
Transliterationnaham
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
roaring. - a snarl 1) growling, roaring 1a) of lion 1b) of king's wrath (fig.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 19:12 | “The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.” Word: נַהַם (naham) | |
| Proverbs 20:2 | “The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.” Word: נַהַם (naham) |