Strong's Lexicon Naggai: Naggai Original Word: Ναγγαί Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew name נַגַּי (Naggay). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5046 (נָגַד, nagad): While not a direct equivalent, this root word means "to make known" or "to declare," which may reflect the broader cultural context of names and their meanings. Usage: Naggai is a personal name found in the genealogies of the New Testament. It is used to identify an individual in the lineage of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Jewish culture, genealogies were of significant importance, serving to establish identity, heritage, and legal rights. The inclusion of Naggai in the genealogy of Jesus highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's lineage. Names in biblical times often carried meanings or were indicative of familial or tribal connections. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of Hebrew origin, cf. Nogah Definition Naggai, an Isr. NASB Translation Naggai (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3477: ΝαγγαίΝαγγαί (from נָגַהּ, to shine), ὁ, indeclinable (Vulg. (Naggae, and (so A. V.)) Nagge), Naggai, one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance NaggaiProbably of Hebrew origin (compare Nogahh); Nangae (i.e. Perhaps Nogach), an Israelite -- Nagge. see HEBREW Nogahh Forms and Transliterations Ναγγαι Ναγγαί Ναγγαὶ Nangai NangaíLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |