The meaning of “אֲגַג”

Understanding ʼĂgag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H90

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

אֲגַג

Phoneticag-ag'

TransliterationʼĂgag

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or אֲגָג ʼĂgâg (Ag-awg'); of uncertain derivation (compare אָגֵא); flame Agag. - § Agag = "I will overtop" - Agag, a title of Amalekitish kings 1) king of Amalek, spared by Saul but slain by Samuel

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references

Reference	Text
Numbers 24:7	“He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.”
1 Samuel 15:20	“And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the Lord, and have gone the way which the Lord sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.”

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1 Samuel

Book Distribution

Numbers1

1 Samuel5

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How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֲגַג' deepen your understanding of Numbers 24:7?

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