Strong's Lexicon saggi: Great, exalted, lofty Original Word: שַׂגִּיא Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂגָא (saga), which means "to grow" or "to be great." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for expressing greatness is "μεγάλος" (megalos), Strong's Greek #3173, which also conveys the idea of being great or large in size, power, or importance. Usage: The Hebrew word "saggi" is used to describe something that is great in magnitude, exalted in status, or lofty in nature. It often refers to the greatness of God, His works, or His attributes. The term conveys a sense of majesty and grandeur, emphasizing the supreme and unparalleled nature of the subject it describes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, greatness was often associated with power, authority, and divinity. The use of "saggi" in the Hebrew Bible reflects the cultural understanding of God as the ultimate authority and the source of all greatness. This term would have resonated with the Israelites, who viewed God as their sovereign and protector, exalted above all other gods and nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom saga Definition great NASB Translation exalted (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׂגִּיא adjective great; — of God, absolute אֵל שַׂגִּיא Job 36:20; construct שַׂגִּיאכֹֿח Job 37:24. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance excellent, great From saga'; (superlatively) mighty -- excellent, great. see HEBREW saga' Forms and Transliterations גיא שַׂ֭גִּיא שַׂגִּיא־ שגיא־ gi gî śag·gî- saggi śaggî-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 36:26 HEB: הֶן־ אֵ֣ל שַׂ֭גִּיא וְלֹ֣א נֵדָ֑ע NAS: God is exalted, and we do not know KJV: Behold, God [is] great, and we know INT: Behold God is exalted not know Job 37:23 2 Occurrences |
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