נָקַט
𐤍𐤒𐤈
nâqaṭ
H5354 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
Primarily, to feel or express loathing, disgust, or abhorrence; secondarily, to become weary or emotionally repulsed by someone or something. The word conveys a deep aversion, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, that may result in rejecting, despising, or withdrawing from the object of aversion. In some contexts, emphasizes an active sense of turning away or refusing to accept.
Semantic Range
to loathe, to abhor, to be disgusted, to be fed up, to be weary of (with strong negative emotional tone), to refuse due to disgust
Root / Etymology
נקט is a root signifying loathing, disgust, or abhorrence. Its etymology is uncertain; the root's core meaning is distinct from similar roots referring to hatred or enmity. Related forms in Northwest Semitic languages are sparse, suggesting the root is primarily attested in Hebrew biblical usage.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Hebrew Bible, נָקַט occurs rarely and is typically used in contexts describing God's or people's strong revulsion toward persistent disobedience, practices, or individuals. Its sense is stronger than simple dislike, expressing an emotionally charged rejection or sense of being fed up beyond mere annoyance. Occasionally English translations render as 'to be weary of,' but the Hebrew often carries a sense of disgust or deep aversion. The term does not primarily denote fatigue but rather emotional or spiritual intolerance of a person or behavior. Not to be confused with more common Hebrew terms like שָׂנֵא (to hate) or תָּעֵב (to abhor), which have nuanced distinctions in connotation and usage. נָקַט is found in prophetic texts (especially Ezekiel, Hosea) where it communicates the intensity of God's rejection of Israelite or Judahite misconduct. Over time, the term does not appear to extend much beyond its base sense and is not widely used in later post-biblical literature.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a primitive root; to loathe; weary.
Bantu Hebrew
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נקט (n-q-ṭ) — loathing, disgust, abhorrence
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5354-01 |
נָֽקְטָ֥ה | naqetah | HVNp3fs |
is weary | she was disgusted | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5354-01 |
Job 10:1 | נָֽקְטָ֥ה | naqetah | HVNp3fs |
is weary | she was disgusted |