Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2287

Strong's H2287 · Hebrew

חָגַג

châgag · /khaw-gag'/

Number
H2287
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָגַג
Transliteration
châgag
Pronunciation
khaw-gag'
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

properly, to move in acircle, i.e. (specifically) to march in asacred procession, to observe afestival; by implication, to be giddy

KJV: celebrate, dance, (keep, hold) a (solemn) feast (holiday), reel to and fro.

Root / derivation: a primitive root (compare H2283 (חָגָא), H2328 (חוּג));

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָגַג across 14 verses.

keep8×
feast4×
celebrate1×
dancing1×
fro1×
holyday1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus3 verses
Leviticus2 verses
Numbers1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
1 Samuel1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Nahum1 verse
Zechariah3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2287 (châgag) mean?

properly, to move in acircle, i.e. (specifically) to march in asacred procession, to observe afestival; by implication, to be giddy

How many times does H2287 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2287 (חָגַג) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “keep.”

How is châgag translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2287 is rendered as “keep” (8×), “feast” (4×), “celebrate” (1×), “dancing” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָגַג come from?

a primitive root (compare H2283 (חָגָא), H2328 (חוּג));