The meaning of “סְגֻלָּה”
Understanding çᵉgullâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to shut up jewel, peculiar (treasure), proper good, special. - wea...
סְגֻלָּה
feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to shut up jewel, peculiar (treasure), proper good, special. - wealth (as closely shut up) 1) possession, property 1a) valued property, peculiar treasure 1b) treasure
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 19:5 | “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:” Word: סְגֻלָּה (çᵉgullâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:2 | “For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.” Word: סְגֻלָּה (çᵉgullâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 29:3 | “Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,” Word: סְגֻלָּה (çᵉgullâh) | |
| Psalms 135:4 | “For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.” Word: סְגֻלָּה (çᵉgullâh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 2:8 | “I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.” Word: סְגֻלָּה (çᵉgullâh) |
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