Strong's Lexicon iggerah: Letter, Epistle Original Word: אִגְּרָא Word Origin: Derived from the root אגר (agar), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of "iggerah" in the New Testament is ἐπιστολή (epistolē), Strong's Greek #1992, which also means "letter" or "epistle." Usage: The Hebrew word "iggerah" refers to a written communication, typically a letter or epistle. In the context of the Bible, it is used to denote a formal or official message sent from one person or group to another. This term emphasizes the importance of written communication in conveying messages, instructions, or decrees. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, letters were a primary means of communication over long distances. They were often written on papyrus, parchment, or clay tablets and delivered by messengers. Letters could serve various purposes, including diplomatic correspondence, personal communication, or the dissemination of laws and decrees. The use of letters in the Bible reflects the broader cultural practices of the time and highlights the significance of written records in maintaining relationships and governance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to iggereth Definition a letter NASB Translation letter (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִגְּרָה (K§ 50, 3) noun feminine letter-missive (late Biblical Hebrew אִנָּ֫רֶת, Old Aramaic אנרת, Palmyrene אגרתא Lzb207); — absolute ׳א Ezra 4:8 (van d. H. רָא-); emphatic אִגַּרְתָּא Ezra 4:11; Ezra 5:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance letter (Aramaic) of Persian origin; an epistle (as carried by a state courier or postman) -- letter. Forms and Transliterations אִ֠גַּרְתָּא אִגְּרָ֥ה אִגַּרְתָּ֔א אגרה אגרתא ’ig·gar·tā ’ig·gə·rāh ’iggartā ’iggərāh iggarTa iggeRahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:8 HEB: סָֽפְרָ֔א כְּתַ֛בוּ אִגְּרָ֥ה חֲדָ֖ה עַל־ NAS: wrote a letter against KJV: wrote a letter against Jerusalem INT: the scribe wrote A letter a against Ezra 4:11 Ezra 5:6 3 Occurrences |
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