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שָׂגָא H7679

H7679 is the Hebrew word שָׂגָא, transliterated sâgâʼ and said saw-gaw'. The King James Version most often renders it increaseth.

Word: שָׂגָאTransliteration: sâgâʼSaid: saw-gaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to grow, i.e. (causatively) to enlarge, (figuratively) laud.

Where it comes from

; a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

increaseth 1×magnify 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: increase, magnify.

Verses using שָׂגָא

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Job 12:23 · KJV

He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.

Job 36:24 · KJV

Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7679 mean?

H7679 is the Hebrew word שָׂגָא (sâgâʼ), meaning to grow, i.e. (causatively) to enlarge, (figuratively) laud.

How is H7679 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it increaseth (1 time), magnify (1 time).

How many times does H7679 appear in the Bible?

שָׂגָא (sâgâʼ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7679 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: ; a primitive root.

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