The meaning of “רָגַע”
Understanding râgaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
break, divide, find ease, be a moment, (cause, give, make to) rest, make suddenly. - properly, to toss violently and sud...
רָגַע
break, divide, find ease, be a moment, (cause, give, make to) rest, make suddenly. - properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils) - figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e. quiet - specifically, to wink (from the motion of the eye-lids) 1) to act in an instant, stir up, disturb 1a) (Qal) to stir up, disturb 1b) (Hiphil) to make a twinkling 2) to rest or repose, be at rest or repose, settle, quiet, give rest 2a) (Niphal) 2a1) to cause to rest (of sword, of the sea) 2a2) to wink (with prep) 2b) (Hiphil) 2b1) to give rest to 2b2) to rest, repose 3) to harden
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:65 | “And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:” Word: רָגַע (râgaʻ) | |
| Job 26:12 | “He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.” Word: רָגַע (râgaʻ) | |
| Proverbs 12:19 | “The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” Word: רָגַע (râgaʻ) | |
| Isaiah 51:4 | “Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.” Word: רָגַע (râgaʻ) | |
| Jeremiah 49:19 | “Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?” Word: רָגַע (râgaʻ) |
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