Original Word: שָׂגָא
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: saga'
Pronunciation: sah-GAH
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-gaw')
Definition: to grow, to enlarge, laud
Meaning: To grow, to enlarge, to laud

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3173 (μεγας, megas): This Greek word means "great" or "large" and is used in the New Testament to describe size, magnitude, or importance. It corresponds to the Hebrew concept of enlargement or greatness.
• G5312 (ὑψόω, hypsoō): This Greek verb means "to lift up" or "to exalt." It is used in the New Testament to describe the act of raising someone to a higher status or position, similar to the Hebrew idea of lauding or extolling.

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of growth, enlargement, and exaltation found in the Hebrew שָׂגָא, illustrating the continuity of these concepts across the biblical texts.

Usage: The verb שָׂגָא (saga') is used in the context of growth or enlargement, often metaphorically to describe the increase in size, influence, or praise. It can also imply the act of lauding or extolling.

Context: The Hebrew verb שָׂגָא (saga') is a primitive root that conveys the idea of growth or enlargement. It is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to describe both physical and metaphorical expansion. This term can refer to the growth of a person, nation, or even an abstract concept such as influence or reputation. Additionally, שָׂגָא can be used in a figurative sense to mean the act of lauding or extolling, suggesting an increase in honor or praise.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of שָׂגָא is often associated with the idea of divine blessing or favor, where growth and enlargement are seen as a result of God's intervention or approval. This reflects a common biblical theme where prosperity and expansion are linked to righteousness and divine favor.

The concept of growth and enlargement is significant in the biblical narrative, as it often symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. For example, the growth of the nation of Israel is frequently depicted as a sign of God's covenantal faithfulness.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to grow, grow great
NASB Translation
exalt (1), makes the great (1).

[שָׂגָא] verb grow, grow great (√ only in Job; Aramaism; compare Aramaic סְגִי, סְגָא, , all increase, grow great; Old Aramaic, Biblical Aramaic, Palmyrene שג(י)א adjective much); —

Qal Imperfect3masculine singular metaplastic יִשְׂגֶּא Job 8:11 (of plant; metaplastic from Ges^{§ 75oo}; > van d. H. יִשְׂגֶּה).

Hiph`il 1. make great, participle מַשְׂגִּיא לַגּוֺיִם Job 12:23 he maketh the nations great (see ל 3b).

2 magnify, laud, 2 masculine singular תַּשְׂגִּיא פעלו Job 36:24 that thou magnify his work; — see שׂגה.

increase, magnify

: a primitive root; to grow, i.e. (causatively) to enlarge, (figuratively) laud -- increase, magnify.

מַשְׂגִּ֣יא משגיא תַשְׂגִּ֣יא תשגיא maś·gî masGi maśgî ṯaś·gî tasGi ṯaśgîInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts