Strong's H5359 · Hebrew
נָקָם
nâqâm · /naw-kawm'/
Definition
revenge
KJV: [phrase] avenged, quarrel, vengeance.
Root / derivation: from H5358 (נָקַם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָקָם across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy3 verses
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
Deuteronomy 32:41If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
Deuteronomy 32:43Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people. Rejoice: or, Praise his people, ye nations: or, Sing ye
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah6 verses
For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.
Isaiah 35:4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you. fearful: Heb. hasty
Isaiah 47:3Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.
Isaiah 59:17For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
Isaiah 61:2To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
Isaiah 63:4For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.
Ezekiel3 verses
That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have set her blood upon the top of a rock, that it should not be covered.
Ezekiel 25:12Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them; by: Heb. by revenging revengement
Ezekiel 25:15Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred; for the: or, with perpetual hatred
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5359 (nâqâm) mean?
revenge
How many times does H5359 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5359 (נָקָם) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vengeance.”
How is nâqâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5359 is rendered as “vengeance” (15×), “quarrel” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נָקָם come from?
from H5358 (נָקַם);