שָׂגָא (sâgâʼ) — Increase

Hebrew word study: שָׂגָא (sâgâʼ), Strong's H7679. to grow, i.e. (causatively) to enlarge, (figuratively) laud

HebrewStrong's H7679
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שָׂגָא (sâgâʼ)
Pronounced: saw-gaw'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: ; a primitive root;

KJV translation words: increase, magnify.

Where this word appears

Strong's H7679 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 12:23 and last appears in Job 36:24.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

he is making great ×1you will magnify ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

מַשְׂגִּיא ×1תַשְׂגִּיא ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Job 12:23 — מַשְׂגִּיא — he is making great
  • Job 36:24 — תַשְׂגִּיא — you will magnify

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H7680 שְׂגָא (sᵉgâʼ), H7689 שַׂגִּיא (saggîyʼ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does sâgâʼ (H7679) mean?

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

How is H7679 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7679 as: increase, magnify..

How often does שָׂגָא (sâgâʼ) appear?

Strong's H7679 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 12:23 and last appears in Job 36:24.