5694. agil

Lexicon

agil: Ring, Circle

Original Word: עָגִיל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `agiyl
Pronunciation: ah-GHEEL
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-gheel')
Definition: Ring, Circle
Meaning: something round, a ring

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

earring

From the same as agol; something round, i.e. A ring (for the ears) -- earring.

see HEBREW agol

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as egel
Definition
a hoop, ring
NASB Translation
earrings (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עָגִיל noun [masculine] hoop, ring; — absolute ׳ע Numbers 31:50 probably ear-ring ( + טַבַּעַת, etc.); plural עֲגִילִים עַלֿ אָזְנָ֑יִךְ Ezekiel 16:12 (+ נֶזֶן עַלאַֿפֵךְ nose-ring).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָגַל (agal), which means "to roll" or "to be round."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4745 (στέφανος, stephanos): Refers to a crown or wreath, often circular in shape, used as a symbol of victory or honor.
• Strong's Greek Number 1238 (διάδημα, diadema): Refers to a diadem or crown, typically a band or fillet worn around the head, signifying royalty or authority.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations of עָגִיל, share the concept of circular or ring-like objects used as symbols of status and authority.

Usage: The word עָגִיל is used in the context of describing a round object, typically a ring, in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: The Hebrew word עָגִיל (agil) appears in the context of describing objects that are circular or ring-like in shape. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, rings were not only ornamental but also held significant symbolic and practical value. They were often used as signets, symbols of authority, or as decorative jewelry. The use of rings is noted in various biblical passages, highlighting their importance in daily life and ceremonial practices.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in contexts where the roundness or circular nature of an object is emphasized. Rings, as mentioned in the Bible, could be made of various materials, including gold, silver, or bronze, and were sometimes adorned with precious stones. They served as tokens of identity, wealth, and status.

The concept of a ring also carries metaphorical significance in biblical literature, symbolizing completeness, eternity, and covenant. The circular shape of a ring, having no beginning or end, is often associated with the eternal nature of God's promises and covenants with His people.

Forms and Transliterations

וַעֲגִילִ֖ים ועגילים עָגִ֣יל עגיל ‘ā·ḡîl ‘āḡîl aGil vaagiLim wa‘ăḡîlîm wa·‘ă·ḡî·lîm

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 31:50
HEB: וְצָמִ֔יד טַבַּ֖עַת עָגִ֣יל וְכוּמָ֑ז לְכַפֵּ֥ר
NAS: signet rings, earrings and necklaces,
KJV: rings, earrings, and tablets,
INT: and bracelets signet earrings and necklaces to make

Ezekiel 16:12
HEB: עַל־ אַפֵּ֔ךְ וַעֲגִילִ֖ים עַל־ אָזְנָ֑יִךְ
NAS: in your nostril, earrings in your ears
KJV: on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears,
INT: in your nostril earrings in your ears

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5694
2 Occurrences

‘ā·ḡîl — 1 Occ.
wa·‘ă·ḡî·lîm — 1 Occ.