Strong's Lexicon ragan: To murmur, to slander, to whisper Original Word: רָגַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of slander or whispering is "ψιθυριστής" (Strong's G5588), which also refers to a whisperer or a secret slanderer. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ragan" primarily conveys the act of whispering or murmuring, often with a negative connotation such as slandering or speaking ill of someone. It implies a secretive or underhanded form of communication, typically used to spread rumors or falsehoods. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many cultures, the spoken word held significant power. Whispering or slandering could damage reputations, disrupt community harmony, and lead to social and religious consequences. The act of "ragan" would have been seen as a breach of communal trust and a violation of the ethical standards upheld by the Torah, which emphasized truthfulness and integrity in speech. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to murmur, whisper NASB Translation criticize (1), grumbled (2), slanderer (1), whisperer (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָגַן verb murmur, whisper (Late Hebrew id.; ᵑ7 Ithpe`el bickbite, slander); — 1 murmur (rebelliously): — Qal Participle plural רוֺגְנִים Isaiah 29:24 murmurers; Niph`al Imperfect3masculine plural וַיֵּרָֽגְנוּ Psalm 106:25 and they murmured in their tents, so 2 masculine plural וַתֵּרָֽגְנוּ Deuteronomy 1:27. 2 whisper (maliciously), backlite, slander:, Niph`al Participle נִרְגָּן backbiter Proverbs 16:28; Proverbs 18:8; Proverbs 26:20,22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance murmur A primitive root; to grumble, i.e. Rebel -- murmur. Forms and Transliterations וְרוֹגְנִ֖ים וַיֵּרָגְנ֥וּ וַתֵּרָגְנ֤וּ וירגנו ורוגנים ותרגנו vaiyerageNu vatterageNu verogNim wat·tê·rā·ḡə·nū wattêrāḡənū way·yê·rā·ḡə·nū wayyêrāḡənū wə·rō·wḡ·nîm wərōwḡnîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 1:27 HEB: וַתֵּרָגְנ֤וּ בְאָהֳלֵיכֶם֙ וַתֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ NAS: and you grumbled in your tents KJV: And ye murmured in your tents, INT: grumbled your tents and said Psalm 106:25 Isaiah 29:24 3 Occurrences |
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