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The meaning of יָגַב

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

Definition

husbandman. - to dig or plow 1) (Qal) to till, be a husbandman

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יָגַב

Phoneticyaw-gab'
Transliterationyâgab
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

husbandman. - to dig or plow 1) (Qal) to till, be a husbandman

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Kings 25:12

But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.

Word: יָגַב (yâgab)
Jeremiah 52:16

But Nebuzar–adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen.

Word: יָגַב (yâgab)

Usage Statistics

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Most Frequent Book
2 Kings
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