Strong's Lexicon sagan: Deputy, Governor, Ruler, Official Original Word: סָגָן Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to superintend Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for "sagan" in the Septuagint (LXX) is often "ἡγεμών" (hēgemōn), which is Strong's Greek 2232, meaning a leader or governor. Usage: The Hebrew word "sagan" refers to a deputy or an official who holds a position of authority, often serving under a higher-ranking leader. It is used to describe individuals who have administrative responsibilities and are tasked with governance or oversight in various capacities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel and surrounding cultures, the role of a "sagan" was significant in maintaining the order and administration of the kingdom or region. These officials were often appointed by kings or high-ranking leaders to manage specific areas or tasks. The position required trustworthiness and competence, as sagans were responsible for implementing the decisions of their superiors and ensuring the smooth operation of governmental functions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a prefect, ruler NASB Translation officials (11), prefects (3), rulers (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סָגָן, סֶ֫גֶן] noun masculine prefect, ruler (loan-word from Assyrian šaknu, prefect of conquered city or province (√ šakânu, set, appoint DlHWB 659, compare SchrCOT Isaiah 41:25; apparently = Late Hebrew סָגָן, סֶגֶן, Aramaic סִגְנָא a superior (not high) priest; Mandean אשגאנדא WBrandtMand. Schriften 169 a candidate for priesthood; compare Jen in Brandtib.; hence perhaps Greek ζωγάνης, compare LewyFremdw. 129); — only plural סְגָנִים Ezekiel 23:6 14t.; suffix סְגָנֶיהָ Jeremiah 51:57 + Jeremiah 51:58 (where read probably סְגָנָיו ᵐ5 Gie); — 1 prefects of Assyr. and Babylonian Ezekiel 23:6,12,23; Jeremiah 51:23,57 (all + מַּחוֺת), Isaiah 41:25, of king of Medes Jeremiah 51:28 (+ מַּחוֺת). 2 petty rulers, officials of Judah (only Nehemiah Ezra in sources): distinguished from חֹרִים nobles Nehemiah 2:16; Nehemiah 4:8; Nehemiah 4:13; Nehemiah 5:7; Nehemiah 7:5; alone, Nehemiah 2:16; Nehemiah 12:40; Nehemiah 13:11; + יְהוּדִים Nehemiah 5:17 (see also Nehemiah 2:16); + שָׂרִים Ezra 9:2. compare Biblical Aramaic סְגַן. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prince, ruler From an unused root meaning to superintend; a prefect of a province -- prince, ruler. Forms and Transliterations הַסְּגָנִ֔ים הַסְּגָנִ֖ים הַסְּגָנִ֛ים הַסְּגָנִים֙ הסגנים וְהַסְּגָנִ֗ים וְהַסְּגָנִ֜ים וְלַסְּגָנִ֗ים וּסְגָנִ֔ים וּסְגָנִ֤ים וּסְגָנִֽים׃ וּסְגָנִים֙ וּסְגָנֶ֙יהָ֙ והסגנים ולסגנים וסגניה וסגנים וסגנים׃ סְגָנִים֙ סְגָנֶ֑יהָ סגניה סגנים has·sə·ḡā·nîm hassegaNim hassəḡānîm sə·ḡā·ne·hā sə·ḡā·nîm səḡānehā segaNeiha segaNim səḡānîm ū·sə·ḡā·ne·hā ū·sə·ḡā·nîm ūsəḡānehā usegaNeiha usegaNim ūsəḡānîm vehassegaNim velassegaNim wə·has·sə·ḡā·nîm wə·las·sə·ḡā·nîm wəhassəḡānîm wəlassəḡānîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 9:2 HEB: וְיַ֧ד הַשָּׂרִ֣ים וְהַסְּגָנִ֗ים הָ֥יְתָ֛ה בַּמַּ֥עַל NAS: of the princes and the rulers have been KJV: of the princes and rulers hath been chief INT: the hands of the princes and the rulers have been unfaithfulness Nehemiah 2:16 Nehemiah 2:16 Nehemiah 4:14 Nehemiah 4:19 Nehemiah 5:7 Nehemiah 5:17 Nehemiah 7:5 Nehemiah 12:40 Nehemiah 13:11 Isaiah 41:25 Jeremiah 51:23 Jeremiah 51:28 Jeremiah 51:57 Ezekiel 23:6 Ezekiel 23:12 Ezekiel 23:23 17 Occurrences |
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