Strong’s H5344

נָקַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

naqab

Pronunciation

naw-KAB

Definition

To pierce, bore, designate, curse

Meaning

to puncture

Usage

The Hebrew verb "naqab" primarily means to pierce or bore through something. It can also mean to designate or specify, as well as to curse or blaspheme. The context in which it is used often determines its specific meaning. For example, it can refer to the physical act of piercing or boring, as well as the metaphorical act of cursing or blaspheming.

Bible references

Genesis 30:28;Leviticus 24:11;Leviticus 24:16;Leviticus 24:16;Numbers 1:17;Numbers 23:8;Numbers 23:25;2 Kings 12:9;2 Kings 18:21;1 Chronicles 12:32;1 Chronicles 16:41;2 Chronicles 28:15;2 Chronicles 31:19;Ezra 8:20;Job 3:8;Job 5:3;Job 40:24;Job 41:2;Proverbs 11:26;Proverbs 24:24;Isaiah 36:6;Isaiah 62:2;Amos 6:1;Habakkuk 3:14;Haggai 1:6