Strong’s H5055

נָגַח

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nagach

Pronunciation

naw-gakh'

Definition

To gore, to push, to thrust

Meaning

to butt with the horns, to war against

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nagach" primarily means to gore, as with the horns of an animal. It is often used in the context of an ox goring a person or another animal. The term conveys a sense of violent thrusting or pushing, typically resulting in harm or injury. In the biblical context, it is used to describe the actions of animals, particularly in legal texts concerning the responsibility of an animal's owner.

Bible references

Exodus 21:28;Exodus 21:31;Exodus 21:31;Exodus 21:32;Deuteronomy 33:17;1 Kings 22:11;2 Chronicles 18:10;Psalm 44:5;Ezekiel 34:21;Daniel 8:4;Daniel 11:40