Lexicon nirgan: Whisperer, Talebearer, Slanderer Original Word: נִרְגָּן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance talebearer, whisperer From an unused root meaning to roll to pieces; a slanderer -- talebearer, whisperer. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as ragan, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָגַן (ragan), which means to murmur or whisper.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2637: καταλαλέω (katalaleō) • to speak against, to slander. Usage: The term נִרְגָּן is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a person who engages in slander, often causing discord and strife within a community. It is typically used in a negative context, highlighting the destructive nature of slanderous speech. Context: The Hebrew term נִרְגָּן appears in the Old Testament to characterize individuals who engage in slanderous behavior. This term is notably found in the wisdom literature, where it serves as a warning against the dangers of malicious gossip and the harm it can inflict on relationships and community harmony. In Proverbs 16:28, the Berean Standard Bible states, "A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip separates close friends." This verse underscores the divisive power of a slanderer, illustrating how such behavior can lead to the breakdown of trust and unity among people. The slanderer, or נִרְגָּן, is often portrayed as someone who whispers or murmurs behind others' backs, spreading falsehoods that can lead to significant damage. The biblical perspective emphasizes the moral and ethical implications of slander, urging individuals to guard their speech and promote truth and reconciliation instead. Forms and Transliterations וְ֝נִרְגָּ֗ seg type='small'>ן seg> ונרגן נִ֝רְגָּ֗ן נִ֭רְגָּן נרגן nir·gān nirGan nirgān Nirgon venirGan wə·nir·gān wənirgānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 16:28 HEB: יְשַׁלַּ֣ח מָד֑וֹן וְ֝נִרְגָּ֗ seg type='small'>ן seg> מַפְרִ֥יד אַלּֽוּף׃ KJV: strife: and a whisperer separateth INT: spreads strife whisperer separates intimate Proverbs 18:8 Proverbs 26:20 Proverbs 26:22 4 Occurrences |
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