יִגַּ֥ח
𐤉𐤂𐤇
nâgach
gores
To butt or gore with the horns, typically referring to the behavior of horned animals such as oxen or rams. By extension, the verb can denote aggressive physical contact, and in figurative usage, it refers to attacking, striking or making war against an opponent—particularly implying forceful opposition or violent confrontation.
Exodus 21:32 · Word #3
Lexicon H5055
| Lemma | נָגַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤂𐤇 |
| Transliteration | nâgach |
| Strong's | H5055 |
| Definition | To butt or gore with the horns, typically referring to the behavior of horned animals such as oxen or rams. By extension, the verb can denote aggressive physical contact, and in figurative usage, it refers to attacking, striking or making war against an opponent—particularly implying forceful opposition or violent confrontation. |
Morphology HVqi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | gores |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5055-06
he gores
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem (simple active), imperfect (yiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperfect 3ms form denotes a simple active action performed by a masculine singular subject. "He gores" preserves the root sense of forceful horned striking while reflecting the third person masculine singular imperfect form. |
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