The meaning of “רָגַם”
Understanding râgam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] certainly, stone. - to cast together (stones), i.e. to lapidate 1) to stone, slay or kill by stoning 1a) (Qal) t...
רָגַם
[idiom] certainly, stone. - to cast together (stones), i.e. to lapidate 1) to stone, slay or kill by stoning 1a) (Qal) to stone
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 24:14 | “Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.” Word: רָגַם (râgam) | |
| Numbers 15:35 | “And the Lord said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.” Word: רָגַם (râgam) | |
| Deuteronomy 21:21 | “And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.” Word: רָגַם (râgam) | |
| Joshua 7:25 | “And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the Lord shall trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and burned them with fire, after they had stoned them with stones.” Word: רָגַם (râgam) | |
| 1 Kings 12:18 | “Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.” Word: רָגַם (râgam) |
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