Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שַׂגִּיא”
Understanding saggîyʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
excellent, great. - (superlatively) mighty 1) great (of God)
H7689
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שַׂגִּיא
Phoneticsag-ghee'
Transliterationsaggîyʼ
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
excellent, great. - (superlatively) mighty 1) great (of God)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 36:26 | “Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.” Word: שַׂגִּיא (saggîyʼ) | |
| Job 37:23 | “Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.” Word: שַׂגִּיא (saggîyʼ) |