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שָׂגָה H7685

H7685 is the Hebrew word שָׂגָה, transliterated sâgâh and said saw-gaw'. The King James Version most often renders it grow.

Word: שָׂגָהTransliteration: sâgâhSaid: saw-gaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively).

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

grow 2×can 1×increase 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: grow (up), increase.

Verses using שָׂגָה

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Job 8:11 · KJV

Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

Psalm 73:12 · KJV

Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

Psalm 92:12 · KJV

The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7685 mean?

H7685 is the Hebrew word שָׂגָה (sâgâh), meaning to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively).

How is H7685 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it grow (2 times), can (1 time), increase (1 time).

How many times does H7685 appear in the Bible?

שָׂגָה (sâgâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7685 come from?

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

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