The meaning of “נָקַע”
Understanding nâqaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be alienated. - to feel aversion 1) (Qal) to be estranged, be alienated 1a) to be severed (fig.)
נָקַע
be alienated. - to feel aversion 1) (Qal) to be estranged, be alienated 1a) to be severed (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 23:18 | “So she discovered her whoredoms, and discovered her nakedness: then my mind was alienated from her, like as my mind was alienated from her sister.” Word: נָקַע (nâqaʻ) | |
| Ezekiel 23:22 | “Therefore, O Aholibah, thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will raise up thy lovers against thee, from whom thy mind is alienated, and I will bring them against thee on every side;” Word: נָקַע (nâqaʻ) | |
| Ezekiel 23:28 | “For thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will deliver thee into the hand of them whom thou hatest, into the hand of them from whom thy mind is alienated:” Word: נָקַע (nâqaʻ) |