Strong's Lexicon naqam: Vengeance, revenge Original Word: נָקָם Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָקַם (naqam), meaning "to avenge" or "to take vengeance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1557 (ekdikēsis): Refers to vengeance or retribution, often used in the New Testament to describe God's righteous judgment. - G1558 (ekdikos): Meaning "avenger" or "one who carries out justice." 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of vengeance was often tied to justice and the maintenance of social order. Retribution was seen as a necessary response to wrongdoing, ensuring that justice was served. In the biblical context, however, vengeance is portrayed as belonging to God alone, emphasizing His sovereignty and justice. This reflects a theological perspective that human beings should not take personal revenge but rather trust in God's righteous judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naqam Definition vengeance NASB Translation vengeance (16). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָקָם noun masculine vengeance; — ׳נ Deuteronomy 32:35 14t.; construct נְקַם Leviticus 26:25; Judges 16:28; — 1 taken by God, absolute Ezekiel 24:8; Psalm 58:11; בְּדִית ׳נ vengeance of the covenant Leviticus 26:25 (H); יוֺם נקם Isaiah 34:8; Isaiah 61:2; Isaiah 63:4; ׳בִּגְדֵי נ Isaiah 59:17; לִי נָקָם וְשִׁלֵּם Deuteronomy 32:35; ׳לקח נ Isaiah 47:3; יבוא ׳נ Isaiah 35:4; with accusative adversary ׳עשׂה נ Micah 5:14; with לְ of adversary ׳חשׁיב נ Deuteronomy 32:41,43. 2 Samson against Philistines, ׳נקם נ Judges 16:28. 3 enemies against Judah, absolute Ezekiel 25:12,15; individual enemy ׳יום נ Proverbs 6:34. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance avenged, quarrel, vengeance From naqam; revenge -- + avenged, quarrel, vengeance. see HEBREW naqam Forms and Transliterations וְנָקָם֙ ונקם נְקַם־ נָקָ֑ם נָקָ֔ם נָקָ֖ם נָקָ֣ם נָקָֽם׃ נָקָם֙ נקם נקם־ נקם׃ nā·qām naKam nāqām nə·qam- nekam nəqam- venaKam wə·nā·qām wənāqāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 26:25 HEB: חֶ֗רֶב נֹקֶ֙מֶת֙ נְקַם־ בְּרִ֔ית וְנֶאֱסַפְתֶּ֖ם NAS: which will execute vengeance for the covenant; KJV: upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of [my] covenant: INT: A sword will execute vengeance the covenant gather 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 17 Occurrences |
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