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The meaning of נָקָה

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

Definition

acquit [idiom] at all, [idiom] altogether, be blameless, cleanse, (be) clear(-ing), cut off, be desolate, be free, be (h...

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נָקָה

Phoneticnaw-kaw'
Transliterationnâqâh
Grammar Code
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Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

acquit [idiom] at all, [idiom] altogether, be blameless, cleanse, (be) clear(-ing), cut off, be desolate, be free, be (hold) guiltless, be (hold) innocent, [idiom] by no means, be quit, be (leave) unpunished, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] wholly. - to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively) - by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated 1) to be empty, be clear, be pure, be free, be innocent, be desolate, be cut off 1a) (Qal) to be empty, be clean, be pure 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cleaned out, be purged out 1b2) to be clean, be free from guilt, be innocent 1b3) to be free, be exempt from punishment 1b4) to be free, be exempt from obligation 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to hold innocent, acquit 1c2) to leave unpunished

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

33 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 24:41

Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

Word: נָקָה (nâqâh)
Deuteronomy 5:11

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Word: נָקָה (nâqâh)
1 Kings 2:9

Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.

Word: נָקָה (nâqâh)
Proverbs 17:5

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Word: נָקָה (nâqâh)
Joel 3:21

For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the Lord dwelleth in Zion.

Word: נָקָה (nâqâh)

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