6295. Pagiel

Lexicon

Pagiel: Pagiel

Original Word: פַגְעִיאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Pag`iy'el
Pronunciation: pah-ghee-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (pag-ee-ale')
Definition: Pagiel
Meaning: Pagiel

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Pagiel

From pega' and 'el; accident of God; Pagiel, an Israelite -- Pagiel.

see HEBREW pega'

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from paga and el
Definition
"occurrence of God," an Asherite
NASB Translation
Pagiel (5).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַּגְעִיאֵל noun masculine Asherite, Φαγαιηλ, #NAME?; — Numbers 1:13; Numbers 2:27; Numbers 7:72,77; Numbers 10:26.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root פָּגַע (paga) meaning "to meet" or "to encounter," combined with אֵל (El), meaning "God."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Pagiel, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of leadership and tribal representation can be seen in various Greek terms related to governance and community roles in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts.

Usage: Pagiel is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name, in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Pagiel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers. He is identified as the son of Ocran and serves as the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Israelites' wilderness journey. Pagiel is noted for his role in the census of the Israelites, as well as his participation in the offerings made by the leaders of the tribes at the dedication of the altar.

• Numbers 1:13: Pagiel is listed among the leaders of the tribes who were responsible for assisting Moses and Aaron in taking the census of the Israelites. "from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran;"

• Numbers 2:27: He is mentioned as the leader of the tribe of Asher, which camped on the north side of the tabernacle. "The tribe of Asher will camp next to them. The leader of the Asherites is Pagiel son of Ocran,"

• Numbers 7:72: Pagiel is recorded as bringing offerings on behalf of the tribe of Asher during the dedication of the altar. "On the eleventh day Pagiel son of Ocran, the leader of the Asherites, drew near."

• Numbers 10:26: He is again mentioned as the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Israelites' journey. "Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher."

Pagiel's role as a leader and representative of his tribe highlights the organizational structure of the Israelite community during their wilderness period. His name, meaning "God has met," reflects a theophoric element common in Hebrew names, indicating a relationship or encounter with God.

Forms and Transliterations

פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל פגעיאל paḡ‘î’êl paḡ·‘î·’êl pagiEl

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 1:13
HEB: לְאָשֵׁ֕ר פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עָכְרָֽן׃
NAS: of Asher, Pagiel the son of Ochran;
KJV: Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.
INT: of Asher Pagiel the son of Ochran

Numbers 2:27
HEB: לִבְנֵ֣י אָשֵׁ֔ר פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עָכְרָֽן׃
NAS: of Asher: Pagiel the son
KJV: of Asher [shall be] Pagiel the son
INT: of the sons of Asher Pagiel the son of Ochran

Numbers 7:72
HEB: לִבְנֵ֣י אָשֵׁ֑ר פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עָכְרָֽן׃
NAS: day [it was] Pagiel the son
KJV: day Pagiel the son
INT: the son of Asher Pagiel of the sons of Ochran

Numbers 7:77
HEB: זֶ֛ה קָרְבַּ֥ן פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עָכְרָֽן׃
NAS: [was] the offering of Pagiel the son
KJV: this [was] the offering of Pagiel the son
INT: This the offering of Pagiel the son of Ochran

Numbers 10:26
HEB: בְּנֵ֣י אָשֵׁ֑ר פַּגְעִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עָכְרָֽן׃
NAS: and Pagiel the son of Ochran
KJV: of Asher [was] Pagiel the son
INT: the son of Asher and Pagiel of the sons of Ochran

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6295
5 Occurrences

paḡ·‘î·’êl — 5 Occ.