The meaning of “שָׂגַב”
Understanding sâgab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong. - to be (causatively, m...
שָׂגַב
defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong. - to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible - by implication, safe, strong - used literally and figuratively 1) to be high, be inaccessibly high 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be (too) high (for capture) 1a2) to be high (of prosperity) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be high 1b2) to be set on high, be (safely) set on high 1b3) to be exalted (of God) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set on high, set (securely) on high 1c2) to exalt, exalt (in effective hostility) 1d) (Pual) to be set (securely) on high 1e) (Hiphil) to act exaltedly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 2:36 | “From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the Lord our God delivered all unto us:” Word: שָׂגַב (sâgab) | |
| Job 36:22 | “Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?” Word: שָׂגַב (sâgab) | |
| Psalms 91:14 | “Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.” Word: שָׂגַב (sâgab) | |
| Proverbs 18:11 | “The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.” Word: שָׂגַב (sâgab) | |
| Isaiah 12:4 | “And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.” Word: שָׂגַב (sâgab) |
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