The meaning of “שָׁגָה”
Understanding shâgâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(cause to) go astray, deceive, err, be ravished, sin through ignorance, (let, make to) wander. - to stray (causatively, ...
שָׁגָה
(cause to) go astray, deceive, err, be ravished, sin through ignorance, (let, make to) wander. - to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress - by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel, (figuratively) be enraptured 1) to go astray, stray, err 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to err, stray 1a2) to swerve, meander, reel, roll, be intoxicated, err (in drunkenness) 1a3) to go astray (morally) 1a4) to commit sin of ignorance or inadvertence, err (ignorantly) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lead astray 1b2) to lead astray, mislead (mentally) 1b3) to lead astray (morally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 4:13 | “And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;” Word: שָׁגָה (shâgâh) | |
| Numbers 15:22 | “And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the Lord hath spoken unto Moses,” Word: שָׁגָה (shâgâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 27:18 | “Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.” Word: שָׁגָה (shâgâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 26:21 | “Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.” Word: שָׁגָה (shâgâh) | |
| Job 12:16 | “With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.” Word: שָׁגָה (shâgâh) |
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