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
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;