7685. sagah

Lexicon

sagah: To grow, increase, magnify, become great

Original Word: שָׂגָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sagah
Pronunciation: sah-GAH
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-gaw')
Definition: To grow, increase, magnify, become great
Meaning: to enlarge

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

grow up, increase

A primitive root; to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively) -- grow (up), increase.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to grow, increase
NASB Translation
grow (2), increase (1), increased (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[שָׂגָה] verb grow, increase (late; "" form of שׂגא); —

Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יִשְׂגֶּה Psalm 92:13 righteous shall grow great like cedar ("" יִפְרַח), compare Job 8:7 (opposed to מִצְעָר; Job 8:11 see שׂגא).

Hiph`il Perfect3plural הִשְׂגּוּחַֿיִל Psalm 73:12 they have increased riches.

שׂגיב see שְׂגוּב. שִׂגְשֵׂג see II. סוּג..

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2722 (κατέχω, katechō): This Greek term means to hold fast, retain, or possess. While not a direct translation of שָׂגָה, it can relate to the idea of maintaining or holding onto something that has been enlarged or increased.
• G4129 (πληθύνω, plēthynō): This Greek word means to multiply or increase, closely aligning with the concept of enlargement or growth found in שָׂגָה. It is used in the New Testament to describe the increase of believers, grace, or other blessings.

In summary, שָׂגָה (sagah) encapsulates the biblical principle of growth and expansion, whether in physical, spiritual, or communal aspects, and is a testament to the divine blessing and favor bestowed upon individuals or nations.

Usage: The verb שָׂגָה (sagah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of enlargement or increase, often in the context of growth or expansion. It can refer to physical growth, prosperity, or the increase of influence or power.

Context: The Hebrew verb שָׂגָה (sagah) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, illustrating the concept of growth and expansion. This term is often associated with the prosperity and blessing that come from God. For instance, in the context of agricultural growth, it can describe the flourishing of crops or the increase of livestock. In a metaphorical sense, it can also refer to the expansion of a person's influence or the growth of a nation. The use of שָׂגָה underscores the biblical theme that true enlargement and prosperity are ultimately granted by God and are a sign of His favor and blessing.

The concept of enlargement is not merely physical but can also be spiritual or moral, indicating an increase in wisdom, understanding, or righteousness. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and the expansion of God's kingdom.

Forms and Transliterations

הִשְׂגּוּ־ השגו־ יִשְׂגֶּ֥ה יִשְׂגֶּֽה׃ יִשְׂגֶּה־ ישגה ישגה־ ישגה׃ hiś·gū- hisgu hiśgū- yiś·geh yiś·geh- yisGeh yiśgeh yiśgeh-

Englishman's Concordance

Job 8:7
HEB: מִצְעָ֑ר וְ֝אַחֲרִיתְךָ֗ יִשְׂגֶּ֥ה מְאֹֽד׃ כִּֽי־
NAS: Yet your end will increase greatly.
KJV: should greatly increase.
INT: was insignificant your end will increase greatly for

Job 8:11
HEB: בְּלֹ֣א בִצָּ֑ה יִשְׂגֶּה־ אָ֥חוּ בְלִי־
NAS: Can the rushes grow without
KJV: can the flag grow without water?
INT: without swamp grow the flag without

Psalm 73:12
HEB: וְשַׁלְוֵ֥י ע֝וֹלָ֗ם הִשְׂגּוּ־ חָֽיִל׃
NAS: at ease, they have increased [in] wealth.
KJV: in the world; they increase [in] riches.
INT: ease and always have increased wealth

Psalm 92:12
HEB: כְּאֶ֖רֶז בַּלְּבָנ֣וֹן יִשְׂגֶּֽה׃
NAS: like the palm tree, He will grow like a cedar
KJV: like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar
INT: A cedar Lebanon will grow

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7685
4 Occurrences

hiś·gū- — 1 Occ.
yiś·geh — 3 Occ.