Nagas

The KJV Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon

Strong's Number: 05065

Original Word	Word Origin
Xgn	a primitive root
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Nagas	TWOT - 1296
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
naw-gas'	Verb

Definition

to press, drive, oppress, exact, exert demanding pressure
1. (Qal)
  1. to press, drive
  2. to exact
  3. driver, taskmaster, ruler, oppressor, tyrant, lord, exactor of tribute (participle)
2. (Niphal) to be hard pressed

King James Word Usage - Total: 23

oppressor 7, taskmasters 5, exact 4, distressed 2, oppressed 2, driver 1, exactors 1, taxes 1

KJV Verse Count
Exodus	5
Deuteronomy	2
1 Samuel	2
2 Kings	1
Job	2
Isaiah	8
Daniel	1
Zechariah	2

Total	23

The Hebrew lexicon is Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon; this is keyed to the "Theological Word Book of the Old Testament." These files are considered public domain.

Bibliography Information

Brown, Driver, Briggs and Gesenius. "Hebrew Lexicon entry for Nagas". "The KJV Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon". .

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