Word Study

The meaning of אַגָּף

Understanding ʼaggâph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H102
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

אַגָּף

Phoneticag-gawf'
Transliterationʼaggâph
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from נָגַף (through the idea of impending); a cover or heap; i.e. bands. - (only plural) wings of an army, or crowds of troops 1) wing (of an army), band, army, hordes

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Ezekiel 38:9

Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Ezekiel
Book Distribution
Ezekiel6

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אַגָּף' deepen your understanding of Ezekiel 38:9?