Strong's H5218 · Hebrew
נָכֵא
nâkêʼ · /naw-kay'/
Definition
smitten, i.e. (figuratively) afflicted
KJV: broken, stricken, wounded.
Root / derivation: or נָכָא; from H5217 (נָכָא);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָכֵא across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs3 verses
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 17:22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. like: or, to
Proverbs 18:14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5218 (nâkêʼ) mean?
smitten, i.e. (figuratively) afflicted
How many times does H5218 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5218 (נָכֵא) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “broken.”
How is nâkêʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5218 is rendered as “broken” (2×), “stricken” (1×), “wounded” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נָכֵא come from?
or נָכָא; from H5217 (נָכָא);