The meaning of “נָקַף”
Understanding nâqaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
compass (about, -ing), cut down, destroy, go round (about), inclose, round. - to strike with more or less violence (beat...
נָקַף
compass (about, -ing), cut down, destroy, go round (about), inclose, round. - to strike with more or less violence (beat, fell, corrode) - by implication (of attack) to knock together, i.e. surround or circulate 1) to strike, strike off 1a) (Piel) to strike off skin 2) to go around, compass, round 2a) (Qal) to go around 2b) (Hiphil) 2b1) to go around, surround, encompass, enclose 2b2) to make the round, complete the circuit 2b3) to make round, round off
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:27 | “Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard.” Word: נָקַף (nâqaph) | |
| Joshua 6:11 | “So the ark of the Lord compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.” Word: נָקַף (nâqaph) | |
| 1 Kings 7:24 | “And under the brim of it round about there were knops compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: the knops were cast in two rows, when it was cast.” Word: נָקַף (nâqaph) | |
| 2 Kings 11:8 | “And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.” Word: נָקַף (nâqaph) | |
| 2 Chronicles 23:7 | “And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever else cometh into the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.” Word: נָקַף (nâqaph) |
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