Strongs Number: H5358
| Hebrew Word: | נָקַם |
| Transliteration: | nâqam |
| Phonetic: | naw-kam' |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | to {grudge} that {is} avenge or punish |
| BDB Definition: |
1. to avenge, take vengeance, revenge, avenge oneself, be avenged, be punished a. (Qal) 1. to avenge, take vengeance 2. to entertain revengeful feelings b. (Niphal) 1. to avenge oneself 2. to suffer vengeance c. (Piel) to avenge d. (Hophal) to be avenged, vengeance be taken (for blood) e. (Hithpael) to avenge oneself |
| Origin: | A primitive root |
| Bible Usage: | avenge ({-r} {self}) {punish} revenge ({self}) X-(idiom) {surely} take vengeance. |