Original Word: נָקָם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: naqam
Pronunciation: naw-kawm'
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-kawm')
Definition: Vengeance, revenge
Meaning: revenge

avenged, quarrel, vengeance

From naqam; revenge -- + avenged, quarrel, vengeance.

see HEBREW naqam

Word Origin
from naqam
Definition
vengeance
NASB Translation
vengeance (16).

נָקָם noun masculine vengeance; — ׳נ Deuteronomy 32:35 14t.; construct נְקַם Leviticus 26:25; Judges 16:28; —

1 taken by God, absolute Ezekiel 24:8; Psalm 58:11; בְּדִית ׳נ vengeance of the covenant Leviticus 26:25 (H); יוֺם נקם Isaiah 34:8; Isaiah 61:2; Isaiah 63:4; ׳בִּגְדֵי נ Isaiah 59:17; לִי נָקָם וְשִׁלֵּם Deuteronomy 32:35; ׳לקח נ Isaiah 47:3; יבוא ׳נ Isaiah 35:4; with accusative adversary ׳עשׂה נ Micah 5:14; with לְ of adversary ׳חשׁיב נ Deuteronomy 32:41,43.

2 Samson against Philistines, ׳נקם נ Judges 16:28.

3 enemies against Judah, absolute Ezekiel 25:12,15; individual enemy ׳יום נ Proverbs 6:34.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָקַם (naqam), which means "to avenge" or "to take vengeance."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1342 (δικαιος, dikaios): Often translated as "righteous" or "just," this term relates to the concept of justice, which is inherently connected to the idea of vengeance as a form of righteous retribution.
• G1349 (δικη, dike): Meaning "justice" or "judgment," this term is associated with the legal and moral order, reflecting the principles underlying the concept of vengeance.
• G1557 (ἔκδικος, ekdikos): Translated as "avenger" or "one who executes justice," this term directly relates to the act of taking vengeance or executing judgment.
• G2920 (κρίσις, krisis): Meaning "judgment" or "decision," this term is often used in the context of divine judgment, paralleling the Hebrew concept of נָקָם as God's righteous judgment.

In summary, נָקָם (naqam) encapsulates the biblical theme of divine and human retribution, emphasizing the importance of justice and the ultimate authority of God in executing vengeance.

Usage: The term נָקָם is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the concept of divine or human retribution. It often conveys the idea of justice being served through the repayment of wrongs.

Context: • The concept of נָקָם is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of justice and righteousness. It is often associated with God's righteous judgment against sin and wrongdoing. In the Old Testament, נָקָם is depicted as an attribute of God, who is described as a just judge who avenges the oppressed and punishes the wicked.
• For example, in Deuteronomy 32:35, God declares, "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay." This underscores the belief that ultimate justice belongs to God, and He will execute it in His perfect timing.
• The term is also used in the context of human actions, where individuals or groups seek to avenge wrongs done to them. However, the Bible often warns against personal vengeance, urging believers to leave room for God's wrath (Romans 12:19).
• In the prophetic literature, נָקָם is frequently associated with the Day of the Lord, a time when God will execute judgment upon the nations and vindicate His people (Isaiah 61:2).
• The concept of נָקָם is not merely punitive but also restorative, aiming to restore justice and order in accordance with God's will.

וְנָקָם֙ ונקם נְקַם־ נָקָ֑ם נָקָ֔ם נָקָ֖ם נָקָ֣ם נָקָֽם׃ נָקָם֙ נקם נקם־ נקם׃ nā·qām naKam nāqām nə·qam- nekam nəqam- venaKam wə·nā·qām wənāqāmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts