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אֲגָג, (אֲגַג Num 24:7) proper name, masculine (violent ? Assyrian agâgu DlW) king of Amalek 1Sam 15:8; 1Sam 15:9; 1Sam 15:20; 1Sam 15:32 (3 t. in verse); 1Sam 15:33, also Num 24:7 ( E ), as symbol of might; (Is ׳ א then title ? see Di).
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H90 |
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| Word: | אֲגַג |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | of uncertain derivation |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 8 |
| Transliteration: | Agag |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ag-ag' (or uAgag {Ag-awg'}) n/p. |
| Meaning: | 1. flame 2. Agag, a title of Amalekitish kings |
| KJV Renderings: | Agag. |
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אֲגָג, (אֲגַג Num 24:7) proper name, masculine (violent ? Assyrian agâgu DlW) king of Amalek 1Sam 15:8; 1Sam 15:9; 1Sam 15:20; 1Sam 15:32 (3 t. in verse); 1Sam 15:33, also Num 24:7 ( E ), as symbol of might; (Is ׳ א then title ? see Di).