Strong's Lexicon agelé: Herd, Flock Original Word: ἀγέλη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἄγω (agō), meaning "to lead" or "to bring." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἀγέλη," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like עֵדֶר (eder), meaning "flock" or "herd," and צֹאן (tso'n), meaning "sheep" or "flock." Usage: The term "ἀγέλη" (agelé) is used in the New Testament to refer to a group of animals, typically a herd or flock. It conveys the idea of animals being led or gathered together, often under the guidance of a shepherd or leader. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a herd of swine. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman world, herding was a common occupation. Shepherds and herdsmen played a crucial role in the agrarian society, managing flocks of sheep, goats, and other livestock. The imagery of herding is frequently used in the Bible to illustrate spiritual truths, such as God's care for His people and the leadership of Christ as the Good Shepherd. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom agó Definition a herd NASB Translation herd (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 34: ἀγέληἀγέλη, (ης, ἡ (ἄγω to drive), a herd: Matthew 8:30ff; Mark 5:11, 13; Luke 8:32f. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance herd. From ago (compare aggelos); a drove -- herd. see GREEK ago see GREEK aggelos Forms and Transliterations αγέλαι αγέλαις αγέλας αγελη αγέλη ἀγέλη αγελην αγέλην ἀγέλην αγέλης agele agelē agéle agélē agelen agelēn agélen agélēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 8:30 N-NFSGRK: ἀπ' αὐτῶν ἀγέλη χοίρων πολλῶν NAS: Now there was a herd of many swine KJV: from them an herd of many swine INT: from them a herd of pigs many Matthew 8:31 N-AFS Matthew 8:32 N-NFS Mark 5:11 N-NFS Mark 5:13 N-NFS Luke 8:32 N-NFS Luke 8:33 N-NFS |
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