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Agag — the meaning of the Hebrew name אֲגַג

אֲגַג

ʼĂgag · pronounced ag-ag' · Strong's H90 · a man

Agag means flame.

Strong's definition

or אֲגָג; of uncertain derivation (compare H89); flame; Agag, a title of Amalekitish kings.

First appearance

Num 24:7 He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted. (KJV)

Every verse that names Agag

6 occurrences in 6 verses — Numbers, 1 Samuel

Num 24:71Sam 15:81Sam 15:91Sam 15:201Sam 15:321Sam 15:33

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