The meaning of “הִגָּיוֹן”
Understanding higgâyôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
intensive from הָגָה device, Higgaion, meditation, solemn sound. - a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably ...
הִגָּיוֹן
intensive from הָגָה device, Higgaion, meditation, solemn sound. - a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement) - by implication, a machination 1) meditation, resounding music, musing 1a) resounding music 1b) meditation, plotting
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 9:16 | “The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.” Word: הִגָּיוֹן (higgâyôwn) | |
| Psalms 19:14 | “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. ” Word: הִגָּיוֹן (higgâyôwn) | |
| Psalms 92:3 | “Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.” Word: הִגָּיוֹן (higgâyôwn) | |
| Lamentations 3:62 | “The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.” Word: הִגָּיוֹן (higgâyôwn) |
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