Strong’s H6293

פָגַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

paga`

Pronunciation

pah-GAH

Definition

To meet, encounter, entreat, intercede, strike, reach

Meaning

to impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity

Usage

The Hebrew verb "paga" encompasses a range of meanings, primarily centered around the concept of meeting or encountering. It can imply a physical meeting or encounter, as well as more abstract interactions such as interceding or entreating. In some contexts, it carries the connotation of striking or reaching a target, indicating a forceful or intentional action.

Bible references

Genesis 23:8;Genesis 28:11;Genesis 32:1;Exodus 5:3;Exodus 5:20;Exodus 23:4;Numbers 35:19;Numbers 35:21;Joshua 2:16;Joshua 16:7;Joshua 17:10;Joshua 19:11;Joshua 19:11;Joshua 19:22;Joshua 19:26;Joshua 19:27;Joshua 19:34;Joshua 19:34;Judges 8:21;Judges 15:12;Judges 18:25;Ruth 1:16;Ruth 2:22;1 Samuel 10:5;1 Samuel 22:17