1903. hagin

Lexicon

hagin: Suitable, fitting, appropriate

Original Word: הָגִין
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hagiyn
Pronunciation: hah-GEEN
Phonetic Spelling: (haw-gheen')
Definition: Suitable, fitting, appropriate
Meaning: suitable, turning

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

directly

Of uncertain derivation; perhaps suitable or turning -- directly.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
perhaps appropriate, suitable.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[הָגִין] adjective appropriate, suitable ? (compare Late Hebrew Aramaic, above) — הַגְּדֶרֶת הֲגִינָה Ezekiel 42:12 the corresponding (?) wall, Ke; otherwise Vrss (ᵐ5 καλάμου, ᵑ9 separatum, etc.); Thes connects הגין with preceding דֶּרֶךְ, 'aptus, idoneus (de via),' AV RV 'the way directly before the wall;' in neither connection does it give good sense, and the text is doubtless wrong compare Sm Da.; Co conjecture החצר החיצונה the outer court.

הגר (√ of following; ?compare Arabic forsake, retire; emigration, Hegira).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָגַן (hagan), which means "to be suitable" or "to turn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2563 • καλαμος (kalamos): While not a direct translation or equivalent of הָגִין, G2563 refers to a "reed" or "stalk," often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe something that is flexible or adaptable. The concept of suitability or appropriateness can be metaphorically linked to the adaptability and utility of a reed, which is used in various contexts in biblical literature.

In summary, while הָגִין does not appear in the biblical text, its root and conceptual implications are significant for understanding the biblical themes of suitability and appropriateness in the context of divine expectations and human behavior.

Usage: The word הָגִין is not directly found in the canonical text of the Hebrew Bible. It is primarily referenced in lexicons and dictionaries that explore the roots and derivatives of Hebrew words.

Context: • The term הָגִין, while not appearing in the Hebrew Bible, is a derivative of the root הָגַן, which conveys the idea of suitability or appropriateness. This root is associated with actions or conditions that are fitting or proper within a given context. The concept of suitability is significant in biblical literature, often relating to the appropriateness of actions, offerings, or behaviors in the sight of God.
• In biblical interpretation, understanding the nuances of words like הָגִין can provide deeper insight into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel. The idea of something being "suitable" often ties into the broader biblical themes of righteousness and holiness, where actions and offerings must align with divine standards.
• Although הָגִין itself is not used in the biblical text, its conceptual relevance can be seen in passages that discuss the appropriateness of actions or the turning of one's heart towards God. The Berean Standard Bible, while not containing this specific term, reflects these themes in its translation and interpretation of related passages.

Forms and Transliterations

הֲגִינָ֔ה הגינה hă·ḡî·nāh hagiNah hăḡînāh

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 42:12
HEB: בִּפְנֵי֙ הַגְּדֶ֣רֶת הֲגִינָ֔ה דֶּ֥רֶךְ הַקָּדִ֖ים
KJV: [even] the way directly before
INT: front of the wall directly toward the east

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1903
1 Occurrence

hă·ḡî·nāh — 1 Occ.