Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָגַן”
Understanding ʻâgan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
stay. - to debar, i.e. from marriage 1) (Niphal) to shut oneself in or off or up
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָגַן
Phoneticaw-gan'
Transliterationʻâgan
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
stay. - to debar, i.e. from marriage 1) (Niphal) to shut oneself in or off or up
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 1:13 | “Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the Lord is gone out against me.” Word: עָגַן (ʻâgan) |
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