Strong's Lexicon agam: Pool, marsh, pond Original Word: עָגַם Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to collect Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "agam" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of stagnant water bodies is more culturally and geographically specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: The Hebrew word "agam" refers to a body of water that is typically stagnant, such as a pool, marsh, or pond. It is used in the Bible to describe natural formations of water that are collected in low-lying areas. These bodies of water are often contrasted with flowing streams or rivers, emphasizing their stillness and sometimes their desolation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, water was a precious resource, and its presence or absence could significantly impact the livelihood of communities. Pools and marshes, while not as desirable as flowing rivers, were still important for sustaining life, providing water for agriculture, and supporting local ecosystems. In biblical literature, stagnant waters like "agam" can symbolize desolation or barrenness, but they can also represent a place of refuge and sustenance in arid regions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be grieved NASB Translation grieved (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָגַם] verb be grieved (Late Hebrew id; Aramaic עֲגַם, and  (in Lexicons) id; compare perhaps also Assyrian agâmu, be vexed DlHWB 16 (rare; cited under אגם)); — Qal Perfect3feminine singular אִםלֹֿא ֗֗֗ עָֽגְמָה נַפְשַׁי לָאֶבְיוֺן Job 30:25 was not my soul grieved for the poor ? ("" בָּכִיתִי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grieve A primitive root; to be sad -- grieve. Forms and Transliterations עָֽגְמָ֥ה עגמה ‘ā·ḡə·māh ‘āḡəmāh ageMahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:25 HEB: לִקְשֵׁה־ י֑וֹם עָֽגְמָ֥ה נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י לָאֶבְיֽוֹן׃ NAS: Was not my soul grieved for the needy? KJV: was [not] my soul grieved for the poor? INT: churlish life grieved any to the poor 1 Occurrence |
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