The meaning of “נְקָמָה”
Understanding nᵉqâmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of נָקָם [phrase] avenge, revenge(-ing), vengeance. - avengement, whether the act of the passion 1) vengeance 1...
נְקָמָה
feminine of נָקָם [phrase] avenge, revenge(-ing), vengeance. - avengement, whether the act of the passion 1) vengeance 1a) vengeance (by God, by Israel, by enemies of Israel)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 11:36 | “And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the Lord, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the Lord hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.” Word: נְקָמָה (nᵉqâmâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 4:8 | “And they brought the head of Ish–bosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ish–bosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the Lord hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.” Word: נְקָמָה (nᵉqâmâh) | |
| Psalms 94:1 | “O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.” Word: נְקָמָה (nᵉqâmâh) | |
| Jeremiah 50:15 | “Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is the vengeance of the Lord: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.” Word: נְקָמָה (nᵉqâmâh) | |
| Lamentations 3:60 | “Thou hast seen all their vengeance and all their imaginations against me.” Word: נְקָמָה (nᵉqâmâh) |