The meaning of “אִגֶּרֶת”
Understanding ʼiggereth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אִגְּרָא letter. - an epistle 1) letter, missive
אִגֶּרֶת
feminine of אִגְּרָא letter. - an epistle 1) letter, missive
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 30:6 | “So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.” Word: אִגֶּרֶת (ʼiggereth) | |
| Nehemiah 6:5 | “Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;” Word: אִגֶּרֶת (ʼiggereth) | |
| Esther 9:29 | “Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim.” Word: אִגֶּרֶת (ʼiggereth) |
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