The meaning of “נָקַם”
Understanding nâqam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
avenge(-r, self), punish, revenge (self), [idiom] surely, take vengeance. - to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish 1) to aveng...
נָקַם
avenge(-r, self), punish, revenge (self), [idiom] surely, take vengeance. - to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish 1) to avenge, take vengeance, revenge, avenge oneself, be avenged, be punished 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to avenge, take vengeance 1a2) to entertain revengeful feelings 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to avenge oneself 1b2) to suffer vengeance 1c) (Piel) to avenge 1d) (Hophal) to be avenged, vengeance be taken (for blood) 1e) (Hithpael) to avenge oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 4:24 | “If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.” Word: נָקַם (nâqam) | |
| Numbers 31:2 | “Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people.” Word: נָקַם (nâqam) | |
| Judges 16:28 | “And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.” Word: נָקַם (nâqam) | |
| Esther 8:13 | “The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.” Word: נָקַם (nâqam) | |
| Jeremiah 15:15 | “O Lord, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke.” Word: נָקַם (nâqam) |
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