Strong’s H5358
נָקַם
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
naqam
Pronunciation
naw-KAM
Definition
To avenge, take vengeance, revenge
Meaning
to grudge, avenge, punish
Usage
The Hebrew verb "naqam" primarily means to avenge or take vengeance. It is often used in the context of divine retribution or justice, where God is depicted as the ultimate judge who avenges wrongs and upholds righteousness. The term can also refer to human acts of vengeance, though these are often portrayed negatively or as requiring divine sanction.
Bible references
Genesis 4:15;Genesis 4:24;Exodus 21:20;Exodus 21:20;Exodus 21:21;Leviticus 19:18;Leviticus 26:25;Numbers 31:2;Deuteronomy 32:43;Joshua 10:13;Judges 15:7;Judges 16:28;1 Samuel 14:24;1 Samuel 18:25;1 Samuel 24:12;2 Kings 9:7;Esther 8:13;Psalm 8:2;Psalm 44:16;Psalm 99:8;Isaiah 1:24;Jeremiah 5:9;Jeremiah 5:29;Jeremiah 9:9;Jeremiah 15:15