Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נָכָא”
Understanding nâkâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be viler. - to smite, i.e. drive away 1) (Niph) to strike, scourge, smite
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נָכָא
Phoneticnaw-kaw'
Transliterationnâkâʼ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be viler. - to smite, i.e. drive away 1) (Niph) to strike, scourge, smite
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 30:8 | “They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.” Word: נָכָא (nâkâʼ) |