רָגַע
ra.ga
to harden
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data, the word Hebrew root H7280C, or "רָגַע", is defined as "to harden". This root verb operates within the semantic domain of Physical Action, indicating that its meaning is tied to a specific, tangible outcome, rather than an emotional or abstract one. Only one occurrence of this root verb appears in the Bible, suggesting it may have a specialized or idiomatic usage. The lack of multiple instances makes it challenging to pinpoint exact contexts in which this verb is used to convey its meaning. In this analysis, the significance of the word "רָגַע" lies in its literal translation, "to harden", implying a concrete action or outcome. Without the context of a biblical passage that includes this word, its precise meaning cannot be fully understood.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text