The meaning of “נָקִי”
Understanding nâqîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or נָקִיא nâqîyʼ (naw-kee'); (Joel 4:19; Jonah [1:14), from נָקָה blameless, clean, clear, exempted, free, guiltless, in...
נָקִי
or נָקִיא nâqîyʼ (naw-kee'); (Joel 4:19; Jonah [1:14), from נָקָה blameless, clean, clear, exempted, free, guiltless, innocent, quit. - innocent 1) clean, free from, exempt, clear, innocent 1a) free from guilt, clean, innocent 1b) free from punishment 1c) free or exempt from obligations 2) innocent
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:10 | “And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.” Word: נָקִי (nâqîy) | |
| Deuteronomy 21:9 | “So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the Lord.” Word: נָקִי (nâqîy) | |
| 2 Samuel 14:9 | “And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father’s house: and the king and his throne be guiltless.” Word: נָקִי (nâqîy) | |
| Job 22:19 | “The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.” Word: נָקִי (nâqîy) | |
| Isaiah 59:7 | “Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths.” Word: נָקִי (nâqîy) |
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