נָגַהּ
na.gah
to shine
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word נָגַהּ (na.gah), Strong's number H5050, is a verb that means "to shine." This meaning is explicitly tied to the semantic domain of Light & Darkness, indicating that it is related to sources of illumination and the absence of it. The use of this word in the Bible is relatively sparse, with only six occurrences across various texts. While specific context would be needed to fully understand the meaning in each instance, we can infer that "to shine" encompasses a range of meanings related to visibility, radiance, and illuminating objects or spaces. This verb could be used to describe the sun or stars shining, as well as the radiant appearance of someone or something. The significance of this word lies in its direct connection to the fundamental concepts of light and darkness. As a verb that signifies the action of shining, it highlights the importance of illumination in various aspects of life, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
“Yes, the light of the wicked will be put out. The spark of his fire won’t shine.
Job 22:28You will also decree a thing, and it will be established to you. Light will shine on your ways.
Psalms 18:28For you will light my lamp, Yahweh. My God will light up my darkness.
Isaiah 9:2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death.
Isaiah 13:10For the stars of the sky and its constellations will not give their light. The sun will be darkened in its going out, and the moon will not cause its light to shine.
2 Samuel 22:29For you are my lamp, Yahweh. Yahweh will light up my darkness.