رِجْزٌ
1.
properly signifies Commotion, agitation, or convulsion; and consecutiveness of motions. (TA.)
2.
Hence, (TA,) Punishment (Aboo-Is-hák, S, Mgh, Msb, K) [like رِجْسٌ] that agitates by its vehemence, and occasions vehement consecutive commotions; (Aboo-Is-hák, Mgh, * TA;) as also
رُجْزٌ: (K:) so in the Qur'an, 7:131; (Aboo-Is-hák;) and in ii. 56, and vii. 162, and xxix. 33. (S.)
3.
Conduct that leads to punishment: so, according to some, in the Qur'an, 74:5; (TA;) where some read الرِّجْزَ and others
الرُّجْزَ: (S, TA:) ↓ the latter is also explained as signifying sin: (TA:) and both, uncleanness; or filth: (S, K:) so in that instance: like رِجْسٌ: (S:) and polytheism; or the associating of another, or others, with the true God: (K, TA:) so, accord to some, in that instance: because he who worships what is not God is in doubt respecting his case, and unsettled in his belief: (TA:) and the worship of idols: (K:) so, according to some, in the same instance: (TA:) or the meaning there is and idol: (Mujáhid, S:) or ↓ the latter word signifies a certain idol; being the name thereof: (Katádeh, TA:) and the devil: and his suggestions. (TA.)
4.
Also Plague, or pestilence; synonym طَاعُونٌ. (Mgh.)