Strongs Number: H5344
- Hebrew Word
- נָקַב
- Transliteration
- nâqab
- Phonetic
- naw-kab'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to {puncture} literally (to {perforate} with more or less violence) or figuratively (to {specify} {designate } libel)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to pierce, perforate, bore, appoint
a. (Qal)
1. to pierce, bore
2. to prick off, designate
b. (Niphal) to be pricked off, be designated, be specified
2. (Qal) to curse, blaspheme
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {appoint} {blaspheme} {bore} {curse} {express} with {holes} {name} {pierce} strike through.