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: - 3173 (megas): Often used in the New Testament to describe greatness in various contexts, including the greatness of God and His kingdom. - 5246 (hupselos): Meaning "high" or "lofty," used to describe exalted status or position. Usage: The Hebrew word "saggi" is used to describe something that is great in size, importance, or status. It often conveys the idea of being elevated or exalted, whether in a physical, metaphorical, or spiritual sense. In the context of the Bible, it is frequently used to describe the greatness of God, His works, or His attributes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, greatness was often associated with power, authority, and divine favor. The concept of greatness was not only applied to physical size or strength but also to moral and spiritual qualities. The use of "saggi" in the Hebrew Bible reflects the cultural understanding of God as the ultimate source of greatness and the one who bestows greatness upon individuals and nations according to His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to saggi Definition great, much NASB Translation abundant (2), deeply (1), great (3), greatly (2), many (2), much (1), very (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׂגִּרא adjective great, much — absolute ׳שׂ Daniel 2:6 +, feminine plural שֵׂגִּיאָן Daniel 2:48; Ezra 5:11; — 1 great, of image Daniel 2:31 (in vision), height of tree Daniel 4:7 (id.); of honour Daniel 2:6. 2 much, fruit Daniel 4:9; Daniel 4:18, flesh Daniel 7:5; plural many, years Ezra 5:11, gifts Daniel 2:48. 3 as adverb exceedingly, Daniel 2:12; Daniel 5:9; Daniel 6:15; Daniel 6:24; Daniel 7:28. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exceeding, greatly; many, much, sore, very (Aramaic) corresponding to saggiy'; large (in size, quantity or number, also adverbial) -- exceeding, great(-ly); many, much, sore, very. see HEBREW saggiy' Forms and Transliterations שַׂגִּ֑יא שַׂגִּ֔יא שַׂגִּ֣יא שַׂגִּ֣יא ׀ שַׂגִּֽיא׃ שַׂגִּיא֙ שַׂגִּיאָ֔ן שַׂגִּיאָן֙ שגיא שגיא׃ שגיאן śag·gî śag·gî·’ān sagGi śaggî śaggî’ān saggiAnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:11 HEB: דְּנָה֙ שְׁנִ֣ין שַׂגִּיאָ֔ן וּמֶ֤לֶךְ לְיִשְׂרָאֵל֙ NAS: that was built many years KJV: builded these many years ago, INT: these years many king of Israel Daniel 2:6 Daniel 2:12 Daniel 2:31 Daniel 2:48 Daniel 4:10 Daniel 4:12 Daniel 4:21 Daniel 5:9 Daniel 6:14 Daniel 6:23 Daniel 7:5 Daniel 7:28 13 Occurrences |
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