Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H7696

Strong's H7696 · Hebrew

שָׁגַע

shâgaʻ · /shaw-gah'/

Number
H7696
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׁגַע
Transliteration
shâgaʻ
Pronunciation
shaw-gah'
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

to rave through insanity

KJV: (be, play the) mad (man).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁגַע across 6 verses.

mad5×
man1×
men1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Deuteronomy1 verse
1 Samuel2 verses
2 Kings1 verse
Jeremiah1 verse
Hosea1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H7696 (shâgaʻ) mean?

to rave through insanity

How many times does H7696 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H7696 (שָׁגַע) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mad.”

How is shâgaʻ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H7696 is rendered as “mad” (5×), “man” (1×), “men” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word שָׁגַע come from?

a primitive root;