Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H98

Strong's H98 · Hebrew

אֲגַם

ʼăgam · /ag-am'/

Number
H98
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אֲגַם
Transliteration
ʼăgam
Pronunciation
ag-am'
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

a marsh; hence a rush (as growing in swamps); hence a stockade of reeds

KJV: pond, pool, standing (water).

Root / derivation: from an unused root (meaning to collect as water);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֲגַם across 9 verses.

ponds2×
pool2×
pools2×
standing2×
reeds1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Exodus2 verses
Psalms2 verses
Isaiah4 verses
Jeremiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H98 (ʼăgam) mean?

a marsh; hence a rush (as growing in swamps); hence a stockade of reeds

How many times does H98 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H98 (אֲגַם) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ponds.”

How is ʼăgam translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H98 is rendered as “ponds” (2×), “pool” (2×), “pools” (2×), “standing” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אֲגַם come from?

from an unused root (meaning to collect as water);