The meaning of “נָקָם”
Understanding nâqâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[phrase] avenged, quarrel, vengeance. - revenge 1) vengeance 1a) vengeance (by God, by Samson, by enemies of Judah)
נָקָם
[phrase] avenged, quarrel, vengeance. - revenge 1) vengeance 1a) vengeance (by God, by Samson, by enemies of Judah)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 26:25 | “And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy.” Word: נָקָם (nâqâm) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:41 | “If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.” Word: נָקָם (nâqâm) | |
| Psalms 58:10 | “The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.” Word: נָקָם (nâqâm) | |
| Proverbs 6:34 | “For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.” Word: נָקָם (nâqâm) | |
| Isaiah 59:17 | “For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.” Word: נָקָם (nâqâm) |
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