שָׂגַב (sâgab) — Defend

Hebrew word study: שָׂגַב (sâgab), Strong's H7682. to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively

HebrewStrong's H7682
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שָׂגַב (sâgab)
Pronounced: saw-gab'

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

to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong.

Where this word appears

Strong's H7682 is tagged on 20 words in 20 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 2:36 and last appears in Isaiah 33:5.

How it is rendered in the text

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

is exalted ×3and he set on high ×2and he will be exalted ×2high ×2I will set on high him ×1he is exalted ×1it is set on high ×1it was too high ×1may it set on high me ×1may it set on high you ×1may you set on high me ×1they are high ×1

Forms found in the text

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

נִשְׂגָּב ×3נִשְׂגָּבָה ×3וְנִשְׂגַּב ×2וַיְשַׂגֵּב ×2תְּשַׂגְּבֵנִי ×2אֲשַׂגְּבֵהוּ ×1יְשַׂגֶּבְךָ ×1יַשְׂגִּיב ×1שָׂגְבָה ×1שָׂגְבוּ ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×7Isaiah ×7Proverbs ×3Job ×2Deuteronomy ×1

Verses (all 20)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H4869 מִשְׂגָּב (misgâb), H7687 שְׂגוּב (Sᵉgûwb).

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 sâgab (H7682) mean?

To be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively.

How is H7682 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7682 as: defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong..

How often does שָׂגַב (sâgab) appear?

Strong's H7682 is tagged on 20 words in 20 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 2:36 and last appears in Isaiah 33:5.