Strong’s H5360

נְקָמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

nqamah

Pronunciation

neh-kaw-MAH

Definition

Vengeance, revenge

Meaning

avengement

Usage

The term "neqamah" refers to the concept of vengeance or retribution, often in the context of divine justice. It is used to describe the act of avenging wrongs, either by God or by individuals acting under divine sanction. In the Hebrew Bible, "neqamah" is frequently associated with God's righteous judgment against sin and injustice.

Bible references

Numbers 31:2;Numbers 31:3;Judges 11:36;2 Samuel 4:8;2 Samuel 22:48;Psalm 18:47;Psalm 79:10;Psalm 94:1;Psalm 94:1;Psalm 149:7;Jeremiah 11:20;Jeremiah 20:10;Jeremiah 20:12;Jeremiah 46:10;Jeremiah 50:15;Jeremiah 50:28;Jeremiah 50:28;Jeremiah 51:6;Jeremiah 51:11;Jeremiah 51:11;Jeremiah 51:36;Lamentations 3:60;Ezekiel 25:14;Ezekiel 25:14;Ezekiel 25:15