Lexicon iggereth: Letter, Epistle Original Word: אִגְרֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance letter Feminine of 'iggra'; an epistle -- letter. see HEBREW 'iggra' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Agur Definition a letter NASB Translation letter (4), letters (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִגֶּ֫רֶת noun feminine letter, letter-missive (late, probably loan-word, Assyrian egirtu DlW) — absolute Nehemiah 2:8 2t.; construct Esther 9:29; plural אִגְּרוֺת absolute 2 Chronicles 30:1 3t.; construct Nehemiah 2:9; אִגְּרֹתֵיהֶם Nehemiah 6:17 — letter, especially royal letter 2 Chronicles 30:1,6; Nehemiah 2:7,8,9; but also others Nehemiah 6:5,17,19; Esther 9:26,29 ("" סֵפֶר Esther 9:20; Esther 9:30; other synonym מִכְתָּב, נִשְׁתְּוָן q. v.) אֲגַרְטָל see גרטל. אֶגְרֹף see גרף. אֵד, אוֺדוֺת, אֹדוֺת see אוד. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אגר (agar), which means "to gather" or "to collect."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term for a letter or epistle is ἐπιστολή (epistolē), which is Strong's Greek Number G1992. This term is used extensively in the New Testament to refer to the letters written by apostles, such as the Pauline epistles, which form a significant portion of the Christian Scriptures. The concept of an epistle in both Hebrew and Greek contexts emphasizes the importance of written communication in religious, political, and social spheres. Usage: The term אִגְרֶת is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a written communication, typically a letter or epistle. It is often used in contexts involving official or formal correspondence. Context: The Hebrew word אִגְרֶת (Iggeret) appears in several instances within the Old Testament, primarily in contexts involving official or formal communication. This term is used to describe letters or written messages that are sent between individuals, often of significant importance or authority. For example, in 2 Chronicles 30:1, King Hezekiah sends letters (אִגְרוֹת) throughout Israel and Judah, inviting the people to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Similarly, in Nehemiah 2:7, Nehemiah requests letters (אִגְרוֹת) from King Artaxerxes to ensure safe passage to Judah. These instances highlight the role of written communication in maintaining political and social order in ancient times. The use of אִגְרֶת underscores the importance of written documents in conveying messages, decrees, and invitations, reflecting the administrative and diplomatic practices of the period. Forms and Transliterations אִגְּר֛וֹת אִגְּר֣וֹת אִגְּרֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם אִגְּרוֹת֙ אִגֶּ֧רֶת אגרות אגרת אגרתיהם בָּֽאִגְּר֜וֹת באגרות הָאִגֶּ֣רֶת האגרת וְאִגֶּ֡רֶת וְאִגֶּ֥רֶת ואגרת ’ig·ge·reṯ ’ig·gə·rō·ṯê·hem ’ig·gə·rō·wṯ ’iggereṯ ’iggərōṯêhem ’iggərōwṯ bā’iggərōwṯ bā·’ig·gə·rō·wṯ baiggeRot hā’iggereṯ hā·’ig·ge·reṯ haigGeret igGeret iggerOt iggeRoteiHem veigGeret wə’iggereṯ wə·’ig·ge·reṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 30:1 HEB: וִֽיהוּדָ֗ה וְגַֽם־ אִגְּרוֹת֙ כָּתַב֙ עַל־ NAS: and wrote letters also KJV: and wrote letters also to Ephraim INT: and Judah also letters and wrote unto 2 Chronicles 30:6 Nehemiah 2:7 Nehemiah 2:8 Nehemiah 2:9 Nehemiah 6:5 Nehemiah 6:17 Nehemiah 6:19 Esther 9:26 Esther 9:29 10 Occurrences |
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