5368. neqash
Lexicon
neqash: To ensnare, to trap, to lay a snare

Original Word: נְקַשׁ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: nqash
Pronunciation: neh-KAHSH
Phonetic Spelling: (nek-ash')
Definition: To ensnare, to trap, to lay a snare
Meaning: to knock

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
smote

(Aramaic) corresponding to naqash; but used in the sense of naqaph; to knock -- smote.

see HEBREW naqash

see HEBREW naqaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to naqash
Definition
to knock
NASB Translation
knocking (1).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: This Aramaic verb is derived from a root that is not widely attested in Hebrew but is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek 2925: κρούω (krouō) • This Greek verb also means "to knock" and is used in the New Testament in contexts such as Revelation 3:20, where it describes Jesus standing at the door and knocking, symbolizing an invitation for fellowship and communion.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic verb נְקַשׁ, its usage in the biblical text, and its thematic significance within the broader scriptural narrative.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of knocking, typically referring to the act of knocking on a door or similar action.

Context: נְקַשׁ appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. The verb is used to describe the action of knocking, which can imply seeking entry or attention. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, knocking was a common practice for announcing one's presence or requesting entry, especially in a time when doors were often kept closed for privacy and security. The act of knocking could symbolize a request for communication or interaction, reflecting a broader theme of seeking and finding, which is prevalent in biblical literature.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of knocking is often associated with seeking divine interaction or intervention. While נְקַשׁ itself is not frequently used, its thematic implications resonate with the broader biblical narrative of seeking God and the reciprocal nature of divine-human interaction.

Forms and Transliterations
נָֽקְשָֽׁן׃ נקשן׃ nā·qə·šān NakeShan nāqəšān
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 5:6
HEB: דָּ֥א לְדָ֖א נָֽקְשָֽׁן׃
NAS: and his knees began knocking together.
KJV: and his knees smote one
INT: together together knocking

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5368
1 Occurrence


nā·qə·šān — 1 Occ.















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