The meaning of “נָכֶה”
Understanding nâkeh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contrite, lame. - smitten, i.e. (literally) maimed, or (figuratively) dejected 1) stricken, smitten
נָכֶה
contrite, lame. - smitten, i.e. (literally) maimed, or (figuratively) dejected 1) stricken, smitten
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 4:4 | “And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth.” Word: נָכֶה (nâkeh) | |
| 2 Samuel 9:3 | “And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.” Word: נָכֶה (nâkeh) | |
| Isaiah 66:2 | “For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.” Word: נָכֶה (nâkeh) |
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