Strong’s H5310

נָפַץ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

naphats

Pronunciation

naw-FATS

Definition

To shatter, break, scatter, dash to pieces

Meaning

to dash to pieces, scatter

Usage

The Hebrew verb "naphats" primarily conveys the action of breaking or scattering something into pieces. It is often used in contexts where physical objects are shattered or dispersed, but it can also metaphorically describe the scattering of people or nations. The term implies a forceful or violent action, emphasizing the complete and utter destruction or dispersion of the subject.

Bible references

Genesis 9:19;Judges 7:19;1 Samuel 13:11;1 Kings 5:9;Psalm 2:9;Psalm 137:9;Isaiah 11:12;Isaiah 27:9;Isaiah 33:3;Jeremiah 13:14;Jeremiah 22:28;Jeremiah 48:12;Jeremiah 51:20;Jeremiah 51:21;Jeremiah 51:21;Jeremiah 51:22;Jeremiah 51:22;Jeremiah 51:22;Jeremiah 51:23;Jeremiah 51:23;Jeremiah 51:23;Daniel 12:7