Strong's Lexicon nirgan: Whisperer, Talebearer, Slanderer Original Word: נִרְגָּן Word Origin: Derived from the root נָרַג (narag), which is not used in the Hebrew Bible but is understood to mean "to murmur" or "to whisper." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, similar concepts can be found in words like ψιθυριστής (psithyristēs - whisperer, Strong's Greek 5588) and κατάλαλος (katalalos - slanderer, Strong's Greek 2637). Usage: The term "nirgan" refers to a person who engages in spreading rumors, gossip, or slander. It is used to describe someone who whispers maliciously, often causing division and strife within a community. The word carries a negative connotation, highlighting the destructive nature of such behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many traditional cultures, the spoken word held significant power. Gossip and slander could damage reputations, disrupt social harmony, and undermine community trust. The Hebrew Bible frequently warns against such behavior, emphasizing the importance of integrity and truthfulness in speech. The role of a "nirgan" would have been particularly damaging in a close-knit community where relationships and reputations were vital for social and economic stability. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as ragan, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance talebearer, whisperer From an unused root meaning to roll to pieces; a slanderer -- talebearer, whisperer. Forms and Transliterations וְ֝נִרְגָּ֗ seg type='small'>ן seg> ונרגן נִ֝רְגָּ֗ן נִ֭רְגָּן נרגן nir·gān nirGan nirgān Nirgon venirGan wə·nir·gān wənirgānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 16:28 HEB: יְשַׁלַּ֣ח מָד֑וֹן וְ֝נִרְגָּ֗ seg type='small'>ן seg> מַפְרִ֥יד אַלּֽוּף׃ KJV: strife: and a whisperer separateth INT: spreads strife whisperer separates intimate Proverbs 18:8 Proverbs 26:20 Proverbs 26:22 4 Occurrences |
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