Definition
smitten, i.e. (literally) maimed, or (figuratively) dejected
Traditional renderings: contrite, lame.
Traditional renderings: contrite, lame.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נָכֵה:
- καίkai“and”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 2 Samuel 4:4נְכֵ֣ה · lame inAnd Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.
- 2 Samuel 9:3נְכֵ֥ה · [who is] lameSo the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”
- Isaiah 66:2וּנְכֵה־ · and contriteHas not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.