Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “נָהַק”

Understanding nâhaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

bray. - to bray (as an ass), scream (from hunger) 1) (Qal) to bray, cry, cry out

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H5101

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

נָהַק

Phoneticnaw-hak'

Transliterationnâhaq

Grammar Code

H:V

Hebrew Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bray. - to bray (as an ass), scream (from hunger) 1) (Qal) to bray, cry, cry out

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 6:5	“Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?” Word: נָהַק (nâhaq)
Job 30:7	“Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were gathered together.” Word: נָהַק (nâhaq)

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