Original Word: אֲגָגִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Agagi
Pronunciation: ah-gah-GHEE
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-aw-ghee')
Definition: Agagite
Meaning: an Agagite

Word Origin: Derived from the name אֲגָג (Agag), a title or name for the kings of the Amalekites.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Agagi," but related themes of enmity and opposition can be found in terms like ἀντίθεος (antitheos - opposed to God) or ἐχθρός (echthros - enemy).

Usage: The term "Agagi" refers to a descendant or follower of Agag, the Amalekite king. It is used to describe individuals associated with the Amalekite lineage, particularly in the context of hostility towards Israel.

Cultural and Historical Background: The Amalekites were a nomadic tribe known for their enmity against Israel. Agag was a king of the Amalekites during the time of King Saul. The Amalekites were considered perpetual enemies of Israel, and God commanded their destruction due to their opposition to His people (Exodus 17:14-16). The term "Agagi" thus carries connotations of enmity and opposition to God's chosen people.

Word Origin
from Agag
Definition
a descriptive term for Haman
NASB Translation
Agagite (5).

אֲגָגִי adjective, of a people of Haman (= Amalekite ? so Jewish tradition & compare Jos^Ant.xi.6.5) Esther 3:1,10; Esther 8:3,5; Esther 9:24.

אגד (bind, so Talmud אָגַד, Aramaic אֲגַד). **Aramaic ׳א (Talmud, once, Levy) probably Hebraism.

Agagite

Patrial or patronymic from 'Agag; an Agagite or descendent (subject) of Agag -- Agagite.

see HEBREW 'Agag

הָֽאֲגָגִ֔י הָֽאֲגָגִ֗י הָאֲגָגִ֔י הָאֲגָגִ֖י האגגי hā’ăḡāḡî hā·’ă·ḡā·ḡî haagaGiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts