Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of שָׁגַע

Understanding shâgaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

(be, play the) mad (man). - to rave through insanity 1) to be mad 1a) (Pual) 1a1) to be mad 1a2) to be maddened (partici...

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שָׁגַע

Phoneticshaw-gah'
Transliterationshâgaʻ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(be, play the) mad (man). - to rave through insanity 1) to be mad 1a) (Pual) 1a1) to be mad 1a2) to be maddened (participle) 1b) (Hithpael) to show madness

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Deuteronomy 28:34

So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see.

Word: שָׁגַע (shâgaʻ)
1 Samuel 21:15

Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?

Word: שָׁגַע (shâgaʻ)
2 Kings 9:11

Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said unto him, Is all well? wherefore came this mad fellow to thee? And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication.

Word: שָׁגַע (shâgaʻ)
Jeremiah 29:26

The Lord hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the Lord, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.

Word: שָׁגַע (shâgaʻ)
Hosea 9:7

The days of visitation are come, the days of recompence are come; Israel shall know it: the prophet is a fool, the spiritual man is mad, for the multitude of thine iniquity, and the great hatred.

Word: שָׁגַע (shâgaʻ)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel

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