שָׁגַע
To rave through insanity
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What does שָׁגַע (shaga) mean in the Bible?
שָׁגַע (shaga) is a Hebrew word meaning "to rave through insanity". to rave through insanity BDB: be mad Usage: (be, play the) mad (man). Reveals contempt for divine message.
Meaning
Mental derangement expressed through uncontrolled speech or behavior; often feigned or performed rather than clinically insane
to rave through insanity BDB: be mad Usage: (be, play the) mad (man).
Why This Word Matters
Reveals contempt for divine message. Hosea 9:7-9
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 4×
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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