Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָגוּר”
Understanding ʻâgûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
passive part (but with active sense) of an unused root meaning to twitter swallow. - probably the swallow 1) name of a b...
H5693
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָגוּר
Phoneticaw-goor'
Transliterationʻâgûwr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
passive part (but with active sense) of an unused root meaning to twitter swallow. - probably the swallow 1) name of a bird 1a) perhaps a thrush, swallow, crane
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 38:14 | “Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me.” Word: עָגוּר (ʻâgûwr) | |
| Jeremiah 8:7 | “Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the Lord.” Word: עָגוּר (ʻâgûwr) |