The meaning of “אַגָּן”
Understanding ʼaggân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from נָגַן basin, cup, goblet. - a bowl (as pounded out hollow) 1) bowl, basins 1a) basins used in ritual 1b) h...
אַגָּן
probably from נָגַן basin, cup, goblet. - a bowl (as pounded out hollow) 1) bowl, basins 1a) basins used in ritual 1b) human body (metaph), curves of the body (simile) 1c) of family of Eliakim (metaph)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 24:6 | “And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons; and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar.” Word: אַגָּן (ʼaggân) | |
| Song of Solomon 7:2 | “Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies.” Word: אַגָּן (ʼaggân) | |
| Isaiah 22:24 | “And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.” Word: אַגָּן (ʼaggân) |