Strong’s H7696

שָׁגַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shaga`

Pronunciation

shaw-gaw'

Definition

To err, to go astray, to wander

Meaning

to rave through insanity

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shaga" primarily conveys the idea of erring or going astray, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It is used to describe actions that deviate from a prescribed path or standard, whether through ignorance, negligence, or willful disobedience. The term can also imply a wandering or straying, akin to a sheep that has left the safety of the flock.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 28:34;1 Samuel 21:15;1 Samuel 21:15;1 Samuel 21:15;2 Kings 9:11;Jeremiah 29:26;Hosea 9:7