1898. hagah

Lexicon

hagah: To meditate, to murmur, to ponder, to speak, to utter

Original Word: הָגָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: hagah
Pronunciation: hah-GAH
Phonetic Spelling: (haw-gaw')
Definition: To meditate, to murmur, to ponder, to speak, to utter
Meaning: to remove

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stay, stay away

A primitive root; to remove -- stay, stay away.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to remove
NASB Translation
expelled (1), take away (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. הָגָה verb remove (Thes compare יגה) —

Qal Perfect הָגָה Isaiah 27:8 (Di reads הָגָהּ); Infinitive absolute הָגוֺ Proverbs 25:4,5; — הָגוֺ סִיגִים מִכָּ֑סֶף Proverbs 25:4 remove (literally a removing) dross from silver; as simile of following הָגוֺ רָשָׁע לִפְנֵי מֶלֶךְ Proverbs 25:5 remove (the) wicked before a king; הָגָה בְּרוּחוֺ הַקָּשָׁה Isaiah 27:8, according to Di (see above) he (׳י) hath removed her (i.e. sent into exile; his people under figure of faithless wife) by his harsh wind; so translates also Ew Che (he scared her away) Brd RV VB; De follows ᵑ0, regards as elliptical relative clause, and renders by participle, 'sichtend (i.e. sifting, winnowing) heftigen Hauches,' but conjectures הָגֹה (Infinitive absolute)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G994 (βασανίζω, basanizō): To torment, to test by torture
• G3191 (μελετάω, meletaō): To care for, to study, to practice
• G5455 (φωνέω, phōneō): To call, to sound, to summon

These Greek entries, while not direct translations, share thematic elements with the concept of removal or purification, such as the idea of calling or summoning (G5455) which can imply a separation or distinction, and the notion of care or practice (G3191) which can involve the removal of distractions or impurities to focus on what is essential.

Usage: The term הָגָה (hāgāh) is used in the context of removing or taking away. It is a verb that appears in various forms throughout the Hebrew Bible, often in contexts involving the removal of something undesirable or the clearing away of obstacles.

Context: The Hebrew verb הָגָה (hāgāh) is a primitive root that primarily conveys the action of removing or taking away. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it does appear, it often involves the concept of removing something that is considered a hindrance or an impurity. The action of removal can be both physical and metaphorical, depending on the context in which it is used.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of הָגָה (hāgāh) can be seen in passages where there is a need to clear away or purify, reflecting a deeper spiritual or moral cleansing. The act of removal is often associated with divine intervention or instruction, emphasizing the importance of purity and holiness in the biblical narrative.

The concept of removal in the biblical sense is not merely about physical displacement but often carries a spiritual significance, symbolizing the removal of sin, impurity, or obstacles that hinder one's relationship with God. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of sanctification and the pursuit of holiness.

Forms and Transliterations

הָג֣וֹ הָגָ֛ה הגה הגו hā·ḡāh hā·ḡōw haGah hāḡāh haGo hāḡōw

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 25:4
HEB: הָג֣וֹ סִיגִ֣ים מִכָּ֑סֶף
NAS: Take away the dross from the silver,
KJV: Take away the dross from the silver,
INT: Take the dross the silver

Proverbs 25:5
HEB: הָג֣וֹ רָ֭שָׁע לִפְנֵי־
NAS: Take away the wicked before
KJV: Take away the wicked [from] before
INT: Take the wicked before

Isaiah 27:8
HEB: בְּשַׁלְחָ֣הּ תְּרִיבֶ֑נָּה הָגָ֛ה בְּרוּח֥וֹ הַקָּשָׁ֖ה
NAS: wind He has expelled [them] on the day
KJV: thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough
INT: driving contended has expelled wind his fierce

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1898
3 Occurrences

hā·ḡāh — 1 Occ.
hā·ḡōw — 2 Occ.