Plague נָגַף

Inspiring Words Knight Vision · Mar 22, 2026 · 4m

We are in chapter thirty-two of Exodus with our word for today. נָגַף injure by striking, strike, strike ones foot, stumble, smite. It is used 49 times in the Old Testament. Our word is used in the sense of being defeated in a military conflict. Deuteronomy 28:25 The Lord will cause you to נִגָּף֮ be defeated before your enemies. 2 Chronicles 25:22 Judah וַיִּנָּ֥גֶף was defeated by Israel. Our word is also used in the sense to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon. Exodus 21:22, 35 When men strive together וְנָ֨גְפ֜וּ and hit a pregnant woman … When one man's ox יִגֹּ֧ף…