Strong’s H5359

נָקָם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

naqam

Pronunciation

naw-kawm'

Definition

Vengeance, revenge

Meaning

revenge

Usage

The term "naqam" primarily refers to the concept of vengeance or retribution. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with divine justice, where God is depicted as the ultimate judge who enacts vengeance on behalf of His people or in response to sin and injustice. The word underscores the idea that vengeance belongs to God and is a part of His righteous judgment.

Bible references

Leviticus 26:25;Deuteronomy 32:35;Deuteronomy 32:41;Deuteronomy 32:43;Judges 16:28;Psalm 58:10;Proverbs 6:34;Isaiah 34:8;Isaiah 35:4;Isaiah 47:3;Isaiah 59:17;Isaiah 61:2;Isaiah 63:4;Ezekiel 24:8;Ezekiel 25:12;Ezekiel 25:15;Micah 5:15