To roar, to growl

H5287
Hebrew
UBS
נָעַר
nâʻarnaw-ar'
Verb

Definition

= action by which animals produce a full, deep, prolonged sound as made by a lion; ≈ associated with aggression, but also with suffering

Semantic Domains

Sounds
Unsteady
Move
Stance

Etymology

a primitive root (probably identical with H5286 (נָעַר), through the idea of the rustling of mane, which usually accompanies the lion's roar);

KJV Translations

shake (off, out, self), overthrow, toss up and down

Occurrences9
Frequency Rank#2366

Verse Usage

This word appears 9 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.