Strong’s H5062

נָגַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nagaph

Pronunciation

naw-gaf'

Definition

To strike, smite, injure, plague

Meaning

to push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nagaph" primarily means to strike or smite, often with the connotation of inflicting a blow that causes injury or defeat. It is used in various contexts, including physical combat, divine judgment, and the infliction of plagues or diseases. The term can imply both literal and figurative striking, such as the defeat of enemies or the punishment of individuals or nations by God.

Bible references

Exodus 8:2;Exodus 12:23;Exodus 12:23;Exodus 12:27;Exodus 21:22;Exodus 21:35;Exodus 32:35;Leviticus 26:17;Numbers 14:42;Deuteronomy 1:42;Deuteronomy 28:7;Deuteronomy 28:25;Joshua 24:5;Judges 20:32;Judges 20:35;Judges 20:36;Judges 20:39;Judges 20:39;1 Samuel 4:2;1 Samuel 4:3;1 Samuel 4:10;1 Samuel 7:10;1 Samuel 25:38;1 Samuel 26:10;2 Samuel 2:17