To avenge, to take vengeance

H5358
Hebrew
UBS
נָקַם
nâqamnaw-kam'
Verb

Definition

= action in which humans or deities harm (other) humans in return for an injury or wrong, and so find relief from their anger

Semantic Domains

Chastise
Relief

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

avenge(-r, self), punish, revenge (self), surely, take vengeance

Occurrences31
Frequency Rank#1003

Verse Usage

This word appears 31 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.