Berean Strong's Lexicon ragash: To be in tumult, to rage, to conspire Original Word: רָגַשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of tumult or conspiracy is "συνταράσσω" (Strong's Greek 4930), which means to disturb or throw into confusion. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ragash" primarily conveys the idea of being in a state of tumult or commotion. It is often used to describe the actions of groups or nations that are in an uproar or conspiring together. The term suggests a sense of agitation or unrest, typically in a collective context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of nations or groups conspiring or being in tumult was not uncommon. The political landscape was often marked by alliances, conspiracies, and conflicts. The use of "ragash" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this reality, capturing moments when nations or peoples are in a state of unrest or plotting against others, often against God's anointed or His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be in tumult or commotion NASB Translation uproar (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָגַשׁ] verb be in tumult or commotion (Arabic make a vehement noise; Biblical Aramaic Aramaic רְגַשׁ, be disturbed, in tumult (ᵑ7 Ithpe`el often for הָמָה, as Psalm 46:6, שָׁאָה Isaiah 17:12f.; for חָמוֺן ibid.); but Syriac usually perceive, so Late Hebrew Hiph`il, but Hithpa`el fall stormily upon); — Qal Perfect3plural Psalm 2:1 רָֽגְשׁוּ why do the nations throng tumultuously ? Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rage A primitive root; to be tumultuous -- rage. Forms and Transliterations רָגְשׁ֣וּ רגשו rā·ḡə·šū rageShu rāḡəšūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 2:1 HEB: לָ֭מָּה רָגְשׁ֣וּ גוֹיִ֑ם וּ֝לְאֻמִּ֗ים NAS: are the nations in an uproar And the peoples KJV: Why do the heathen rage, and the people INT: Why an uproar are the nations and the peoples 1 Occurrence |