Strong’s H5221

נָכָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nakah

Pronunciation

naw-KAW

Definition

To strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill

Meaning

to strike

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nakah" primarily means to strike or smite. It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, ranging from physical violence to metaphorical uses. The term can imply a range of actions from a simple hit to a fatal blow, and it is often used in the context of divine judgment or warfare. It can also refer to the act of defeating or conquering an enemy.

Bible references

Genesis 4:15;Genesis 8:21;Genesis 14:5;Genesis 14:7;Genesis 14:15;Genesis 14:17;Genesis 19:11;Genesis 32:8;Genesis 32:11;Genesis 34:30;Genesis 36:35;Genesis 37:21;Exodus 2:11;Exodus 2:12;Exodus 2:13;Exodus 3:20;Exodus 5:14;Exodus 5:16;Exodus 7:17;Exodus 7:20;Exodus 7:25;Exodus 8:16;Exodus 8:17;Exodus 9:15;Exodus 9:25