Lexicon Agagi: Agagite Original Word: אֲגָגִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Agagite Patrial or patronymic from 'Agag; an Agagite or descendent (subject) of Agag -- Agagite. see HEBREW 'Agag NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Agag Definition a descriptive term for Haman NASB Translation Agagite (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲגָגִי adjective, of a people of Haman (= Amalekite ? so Jewish tradition & compare JosAnt.xi.6.5) Esther 3:1,10; Esther 8:3,5; Esther 9:24. אגד (bind, so Talmud אָגַד, Aramaic אֲגַד). **Aramaic ׳א (Talmud, once, Levy) probably Hebraism. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the name אֲגָג (Agag), a title or name of Amalekite kings.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term "Agagite" in the Strong's Concordance, as the term is specific to the Hebrew context and narrative of the Book of Esther. However, the Greek Septuagint translates the term in a way that maintains the connection to Haman's identity and role within the story. Usage: The term "Agagite" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe Haman, the antagonist in the Book of Esther, indicating his lineage or association with Agag, the Amalekite king. Context: The term "Agagite" appears in the Book of Esther, specifically in reference to Haman, who is described as "Haman the Agagite" (Esther 3:1, 3:10, 8:3, 8:5, 9:24). This designation is significant as it links Haman to the Amalekites, a people historically hostile to Israel. The Amalekites were descendants of Esau and were known for their enmity against the Israelites, as seen in their attack during the Exodus (Exodus 17:8-16). The title "Agagite" suggests a continuation of this enmity, as Agag was a king of the Amalekites defeated by King Saul (1 Samuel 15). The narrative in Esther highlights the longstanding conflict between the Israelites and the Amalekites, with Haman's plot to destroy the Jews being a continuation of this ancient hostility. The use of "Agagite" serves to underscore the threat Haman posed to the Jewish people and the providential deliverance that followed. Forms and Transliterations הָֽאֲגָגִ֔י הָֽאֲגָגִ֗י הָאֲגָגִ֔י הָאֲגָגִ֖י האגגי hā’ăḡāḡî hā·’ă·ḡā·ḡî haagaGiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 3:1 HEB: בֶּֽן־ הַמְּדָ֛תָא הָאֲגָגִ֖י וַֽיְנַשְּׂאֵ֑הוּ וַיָּ֙שֶׂם֙ NAS: of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced KJV: of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced INT: the son of Hammedatha the Agagite and advanced and established Esther 3:10 Esther 8:3 Esther 8:5 Esther 9:24 5 Occurrences |
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