Strong's Lexicon sagah: To grow, increase, magnify, become great Original Word: שָׂגָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of growth and increase is "αὐξάνω" (auxanō), Strong's Greek #837, which also means to grow or increase. Usage: The Hebrew verb "sagah" primarily conveys the idea of growth or increase, often in a physical, numerical, or metaphorical sense. It can refer to the growth of a person, a nation, or even the magnification of God's name and deeds. The term is used to describe both positive growth, such as prosperity and blessing, and negative growth, such as pride or arrogance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, growth and increase were often seen as signs of divine favor and blessing. Agricultural societies, like those in ancient Israel, depended heavily on the growth of crops and livestock for survival. Thus, the concept of "sagah" would resonate deeply with the people, symbolizing not only physical abundance but also spiritual and communal prosperity. The idea of growth was also tied to the covenantal promises of God, where Israel's increase was seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to grow, increase NASB Translation grow (2), increase (1), increased (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂגָה] verb grow, increase (late; "" form of שׂגא); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יִשְׂגֶּה Psalm 92:13 righteous shall grow great like cedar ("" יִפְרַח), compare Job 8:7 (opposed to מִצְעָר; Job 8:11 see שׂגא). Hiph`il Perfect3plural הִשְׂגּוּחַֿיִל Psalm 73:12 they have increased riches. שׂגיב see שְׂגוּב. שִׂגְשֵׂג see II. סוּג.. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grow up, increase A primitive root; to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively) -- grow (up), increase. Forms and Transliterations הִשְׂגּוּ־ השגו־ יִשְׂגֶּ֥ה יִשְׂגֶּֽה׃ יִשְׂגֶּה־ ישגה ישגה־ ישגה׃ hiś·gū- hisgu hiśgū- yiś·geh yiś·geh- yisGeh yiśgeh yiśgeh-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 8:7 HEB: מִצְעָ֑ר וְ֝אַחֲרִיתְךָ֗ יִשְׂגֶּ֥ה מְאֹֽד׃ כִּֽי־ NAS: Yet your end will increase greatly. KJV: should greatly increase. INT: was insignificant your end will increase greatly for Job 8:11 Psalm 73:12 Psalm 92:12 4 Occurrences |
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