רְגַז (re.gaz)
re.gaz
rage
A:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Aramaic noun regaz appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in Daniel 3:13. It translates to "rage," describing the furious anger of King Nebuchadnezzar when he confronts Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego for refusing to bow to his golden statue. The word captures a sudden, intense outburst of temper rather than a steady state of hostility.
This term is an Aramaic form of the Hebrew root ragaz (H7264), which primarily means "to tremble" or "to quake." The semantic shift from physical trembling to violent rage suggests that the king’s anger was so overwhelming it shook his composure. Translators render it as "rage" to convey the destructive power of his reaction, highlighting the dramatic tension in the narrative.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we face pressure to compromise our values, it can feel like standing before a furious ruler. The word for rage here describes an intense, shaking anger that overwhelms reason. It reminds us that human power is fleeting and often driven by fear or pride.
In Daniel 3:13, King Nebuchadnezzar’s fury leads him to threaten three young men who remained faithful to God. Their calm response shows that true strength comes from trust in God, not from the approval of others. This story encourages us to stand firm in our convictions, even when those in authority demand otherwise.
God sees your faithfulness when you choose integrity over convenience. You are never alone in moments of tension or fear. His presence steadies your heart when the world around you shakes with anger.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- in/ rage1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בִּ/רְגַ֣ז1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and fury commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. Then these men were brought before the king.
This verse captures the sudden, overwhelming fury of Nebuchadnezzar as he commands the arrest of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego for refusing to bow to the golden statue.