5463. segar
Lexicon
segar: To shut, close, deliver, give over

Original Word: סְגַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: cgar
Pronunciation: sah-GAR
Phonetic Spelling: (seg-ar')
Definition: To shut, close, deliver, give over
Meaning: to shut up, to surrender

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
shut up

(Aramaic) corresponding to cagar -- shut up.

see HEBREW cagar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to sagar
Definition
to shut
NASB Translation
shut (1).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Corresponds to the Hebrew root סָגַר (sagar), which means "to shut" or "to close."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent of the concept of "shutting" or "closing" can be found in Strong's Greek entries such as κλείω (kleio • G2808), which means "to shut" or "to close." This Greek term is used in the New Testament in similar contexts, such as closing doors or sealing something securely.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic term סְגַר (segar), highlighting its usage and significance within the biblical narrative.

Usage: This term is used in the context of closing or confining, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra.

Context: • The verb סְגַר (segar) is found in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, primarily in the books of Daniel and Ezra. It is used to describe actions such as shutting doors or gates, as well as the act of surrendering or confining individuals. The term reflects a common Semitic root that is also present in Hebrew, indicating a shared linguistic heritage.
• In the book of Daniel, סְגַר is used in the context of sealing or closing the mouths of the lions in the den where Daniel was thrown (Daniel 6:17). This usage underscores the miraculous protection Daniel received, as the lions' mouths were "shut" by divine intervention.
• In Ezra, the term is used in the context of closing or securing gates, reflecting the physical act of shutting to ensure safety or privacy (Ezra 6:1).
• The concept of "shutting" or "surrendering" in these contexts often carries a deeper theological significance, symbolizing divine control or intervention in human affairs.

Forms and Transliterations
וּֽסֲגַ֛ר וסגר ū·să·ḡar usaGar ūsăḡar
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 6:22
HEB: שְׁלַ֣ח מַלְאֲכֵ֗הּ וּֽסֲגַ֛ר פֻּ֥ם אַרְיָוָתָ֖א
NAS: His angel and shut the lions'
KJV: his angel, and hath shut the lions'
INT: sent his angel and shut mouths the lions'

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5463
1 Occurrence


ū·să·ḡar — 1 Occ.















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