5696. agol

Lexicon

agol: Round

Original Word: עָגֹל
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `agol
Pronunciation: ah-GOHL
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-gole')
Definition: Round
Meaning: circular

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

round

Or magowl {aw-gole'}; from an unused root meaning to revolve, circular -- round.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as egel
Definition
round
NASB Translation
circular (3), round (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עָגֹל, עָגוֺל adjective round; — absolute עָגֹל 1 Kings 7:23 2t., עָגוֺל1Kings 10:19; 2 Chronicles 4:2; feminine plural עֲגֻלּוֺת 1 Kings 7:31; — round 1 Kings 7:31 (twice in verse) (opposed to מְרֻבָּעוֺת), 1 Kings 10:19; סָבְיב ׳ע round in circuit (perimeter) 1 Kings 7:23 2Chronicles 4:2; 1 Kings 7:35.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָגַל (agal), which means "to roll" or "to be round."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms for "circular," the concept of circularity can be found in Greek words such as κυκλικός (kyklikos), which means "circular" or "round." This Greek term is used in the Septuagint and other Greek texts to convey similar ideas of roundness or circularity.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word עָגֹל, its origins, and its usage within the biblical text, reflecting the significance of circular designs in the context of ancient Israelite worship and architecture.

Usage: The term עָגֹל is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe objects that are circular or round in shape. It is often used in the context of describing the form or design of certain items, particularly in the construction of the temple or tabernacle.

Context: • The Hebrew word עָגֹל (agol) appears in the context of describing objects that are circular in shape. This term is used in the description of the temple furnishings and other sacred objects, emphasizing their round or circular design. The concept of circularity in biblical texts often conveys a sense of completeness or perfection, as circles have no beginning or end.
• In the construction of the temple, circular designs were significant, reflecting the divine order and symmetry. The use of עָגֹל in these contexts highlights the meticulous attention to detail and the aesthetic considerations in the sacred architecture and artifacts.
• The word is used in passages that describe the intricate craftsmanship involved in creating items for worship, underscoring the importance of beauty and precision in the service of God.

Forms and Transliterations

עֲגֻלּֽוֹת׃ עָג֣וֹל ׀ עָגֹ֣ל עָגֹ֣ל ׀ עָגֹ֤ל עגול עגל עגלות׃ ‘ā·ḡō·wl ‘ā·ḡōl ‘ă·ḡul·lō·wṯ ‘āḡōl ‘āḡōwl ‘ăḡullōwṯ aGol agulLot

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 7:23
HEB: עַד־ שְׂפָת֜וֹ עָגֹ֣ל ׀ סָבִ֗יב וְחָמֵ֤שׁ
NAS: from brim to brim, circular in form,
KJV: to the other: [it was] round all about,
INT: against again circular form was five

1 Kings 7:31
HEB: בָּֽאַמָּ֔ה וּפִ֙יהָ֙ עָגֹ֣ל מַעֲשֵׂה־ כֵ֔ן
NAS: and its opening [was] round like the design
KJV: but the mouth thereof [was] round [after] the work
INT: a cubit opening round the design of a pedestal

1 Kings 7:31
HEB: מְרֻבָּע֖וֹת לֹ֥א עֲגֻלּֽוֹת׃
NAS: were square, not round.
KJV: foursquare, not round.
INT: were square not round

1 Kings 7:35
HEB: הָאַמָּ֛ה קוֹמָ֖ה עָגֹ֣ל ׀ סָבִ֑יב וְעַ֨ל
NAS: of the stand [there was] a circular form
KJV: of the base [was there] a round compass
INT: A cubit high a circular form and on

1 Kings 10:19
HEB: לַכִּסֵּ֗ה וְרֹאשׁ־ עָגֹ֤ל לַכִּסֵּה֙ מֵאַֽחֲרָ֔יו
NAS: to the throne and a round top
KJV: of the throne [was] round behind:
INT: to the throne top round to the throne rear

2 Chronicles 4:2
HEB: אֶל־ שְׂפָת֜וֹ עָג֣וֹל ׀ סָבִ֗יב וְחָמֵ֤שׁ
NAS: to brim, circular in form,
KJV: to brim, round in compass,
INT: to brim circular compass five

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5696
6 Occurrences

‘ā·ḡōl — 5 Occ.
‘ă·ḡul·lō·wṯ — 1 Occ.