Strong H5344H5344Bנָקַב

to curse

One of the 2 senses of Strong H5344

Transliteration
nâqab
Pronunciation
naw-kab'
Morphology
Hebrew Verb

Definition

A primitive root; to {puncture} literally (to {perforate} with more or less violence) or figuratively (to {specify} {designate } libel): - {appoint} {blaspheme} {bore} {curse} {express} with {holes} {name} {pierce} strike through.

Detailed definition

(Qal) to curse, blaspheme

In the Bible

Strong H5344B appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • blasphemeth1

First verses

  1. Leviticus 24:16
    And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land, when he blasphemeth the name of the Lord, shall be put to death.
See every occurrence

Occurrences by book