◄ 102. agaph ►
Strong's Lexicon agaph: Love Original Word: אַגָּף Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: aggaph Pronunciation: ah-hah-VAH Phonetic Spelling: (ag-gawf') Definition: wings of an army, crowds of troops Meaning: The term אַגָּף (aggaf) refers to the "wings of an army" or "crowds of troops." It is used metaphorically to describe the flanks or divisions of a military force, often indicating the strategic arrangement or deployment of soldiers. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb אָגַף (agaf), which means to cover or to surround. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term אַגָּף, the concept of military divisions or wings can be related to Greek terms such as πτέρυξ (pteryx), meaning "wing," or στρατιά (stratia), meaning "army" or "host," which convey similar ideas of organized military forces. Usage: The word אַגָּף is used in the context of military formations, particularly in describing the arrangement of troops in battle. It conveys the idea of organized groups or divisions within an army, akin to the wings of a bird, which provide balance and maneuverability. Context: The Hebrew term אַגָּף (aggaf) appears in the context of military strategy and organization. In ancient warfare, armies were often divided into sections or "wings" to facilitate coordinated movements and effective combat strategies. The use of the term in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of structure and order within military operations. The concept of "wings" in an army highlights the tactical advantage of having multiple divisions that can operate independently yet cohesively, allowing for flanking maneuvers and encirclement of the enemy. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to illustrate the might and organization of military forces, emphasizing the disciplined and strategic nature of ancient armies. The imagery of "wings" suggests not only the physical arrangement of troops but also the broader concept of protection and strength, as wings provide both cover and the ability to strike swiftly. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition a band, army NASB Translation troops (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲגַף] noun [masculine] band, army (loan-word, originally wing of army; Assyrian agappu, Aramaic אגף, wing. Others, from גפ֩ף, Sta§ 256 b) — All Ezekiel & all plural (or dual ?) אֲגַמֶּיךָ Ezekiel 38:9; Ezekiel 39:4; אֲגַמָּיו Ezekiel 12:14 3t; אֲגַמֶּיהָ Ezekiel 38:6 (all with כָּלֿ except Ezekiel 38:22) — bands, armies of king of Judah Ezekiel 12:14; Ezekiel 17:21; hordes (RV) of Gog Ezekiel 38:9,22; Ezekiel 39:4; specifically of גֹּמֶר Ezekiel 38:6; of תּוֺגַרְמָה ib. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bands Probably from nagaph (through the idea of impending); a cover or heap; i.e. (only plural) wings of an army, or crowds of troops -- bands. see HEBREW nagaph Forms and Transliterations אֲגַפֶּ֔יהָ אֲגַפֶּ֔יךָ אֲגַפָּ֑יו אֲגַפָּ֔יו אֲגַפָּ֖יו אֲגַפָּיו֙ אגפיה אגפיו אגפיך ’ă·ḡap·pāw ’ă·ḡap·pe·hā ’ă·ḡap·pe·ḵā ’ăḡappāw ’ăḡappehā ’ăḡappeḵā agapPav agapPeicha agapPeiha Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 12:14 HEB: ק) וְכָל־ אֲגַפָּ֖יו אֱזָרֶ֣ה לְכָל־ NAS: and all his troops; and I will draw KJV: him to help him, and all his bands; and I will draw out INT: help all his troops will scatter and all Ezekiel 17:21 HEB: ק) בְּכָל־ אֲגַפָּיו֙ בַּחֶ֣רֶב יִפֹּ֔לוּ NAS: in all his troops will fall KJV: And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall INT: fugitive all his troops the sword will fall Ezekiel 38:6 HEB: גֹּ֚מֶר וְכָל־ אֲגַפֶּ֔יהָ בֵּ֚ית תּֽוֹגַרְמָ֔ה NAS: with all its troops; Beth-togarmah KJV: Gomer, and all his bands; the house INT: Gomer all troops the house of Togarmah Ezekiel 38:6 HEB: וְאֶת־ כָּל־ אֲגַפָּ֑יו עַמִּ֥ים רַבִּ֖ים NAS: with all its troops-- many KJV: quarters, and all his bands: [and] many INT: of the north all troops peoples many Ezekiel 38:9 HEB: אַתָּה֙ וְכָל־ אֲגַפֶּ֔יךָ וְעַמִּ֥ים רַבִּ֖ים NAS: you and all your troops, and many KJV: the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many INT: you and all your troops peoples and many Ezekiel 38:22 HEB: עָלָיו֙ וְעַל־ אֲגַפָּ֔יו וְעַל־ עַמִּ֥ים NAS: with him; and I will rain on him and on his troops, and on the many KJV: and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many INT: and on and his troops and peoples Ezekiel 39:4 HEB: אַתָּה֙ וְכָל־ אֲגַפֶּ֔יךָ וְעַמִּ֖ים אֲשֶׁ֣ר NAS: you and all your troops and the peoples KJV: of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people INT: you and all your troops and the peoples who 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 102 7 Occurrences ’ă·ḡap·pāw — 4 Occ. ’ă·ḡap·pe·ḵā — 2 Occ. ’ă·ḡap·pe·hā — 1 Occ.