◄ 5702. agan ►
Strong's Lexicon agan: Bowl, basin Original Word: עָגַן Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: `agan Pronunciation: ah-GAHN Phonetic Spelling: (aw-gan') Definition: to debar, from marriage Meaning: To debar, specifically from marriage Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2722 (κατέχω, katechō), which means to hold fast, retain, or restrain. This Greek term shares a similar thematic element of holding back or restraining, which can be applied in various contexts, including the prevention of marriage or other forms of union. Usage: The term עָגַן is used in the context of preventing or restraining someone from entering into marriage. It carries the connotation of being held back or restricted from the marital union. Context: The Hebrew verb עָגַן (agan) is a primitive root that appears in the context of marriage, specifically in the sense of being restrained or prevented from marrying. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the cultural and legal aspects of marriage in ancient Israelite society. The concept of being "debarred" from marriage could relate to various circumstances, such as legal restrictions, vows, or social obligations that prevent an individual from entering into a marital relationship. The use of עָגַן highlights the importance of marriage in the biblical context and the potential barriers that could impede this significant life event. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to shut oneself in or off NASB Translation refrain (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָגַן] verb Niph`al shut oneself in or off (Late Hebrew id., Passive participle restrained (especially from marriage), also עוֺגִין anchor; ᵑ7 עֲגַן be imprisoned); — Imperfect2feminine plural תֵּעָגֵ֫נָה לְבִלְתִּי הֱיוֺת לְאִישׁ Ruth 1:13 would ye shut yourselves off, so as not to belong to a man ? עגר (√ of following, meaning dubious; conjectures in MeierWurzel WB 38 LagBN 59; on Greek ἀγορ compare LewyFremdw. 8). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stay A primitive root; to debar, i.e. From marriage -- stay. Forms and Transliterations תֵּֽעָגֵ֔נָה תעגנה tê‘āḡênāh tê·‘ā·ḡê·nāh teaGenah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ruth 1:13 HEB: יִגְדָּ֔לוּ הֲלָהֵן֙ תֵּֽעָגֵ֔נָה לְבִלְתִּ֖י הֱי֣וֹת NAS: Would you therefore refrain from marrying? KJV: till they were grown? would ye stay for them INT: grown therefore refrain because become 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5702 1 Occurrence tê·‘ā·ḡê·nāh — 1 Occ.