Strong’s H5063

נֶגֶף

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

negeph

Pronunciation

neh'-ghef

Definition

Plague, defeat, blow, calamity

Meaning

a trip, an infliction

Usage

The Hebrew word "negeph" primarily refers to a plague or calamity, often seen as a divine judgment or punishment. It can also denote a defeat or a blow, particularly in a military context. The term is used to describe events where a large number of people are struck down, often as a result of disobedience to God or as a consequence of sin.

Bible references

Exodus 12:13;Exodus 30:12;Numbers 8:19;Numbers 16:46;Numbers 16:47;Joshua 22:17;Isaiah 8:14