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עָגֹל

𐤏𐤂𐤋

ʻâgôl

H5696 adjective

SILEX Entry

Root עגל to roll, to revolve, to be round

Definition

Adjective describing an object as round or circular in form, typically referring to physical shape. The word is used to denote objects that have a curved boundary, forming a closed loop or loop-like contour, resembling a circle or sphere rather than a straight or angular shape. Primarily appears as a descriptor for vessels or objects with a rounded shape.

Semantic Range

circular, round in shape, curved; used for round vessels, ornaments, or architectural features

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root עגל, presumed to have the core meaning of 'to roll' or 'to revolve.' The adjective עָגֹל is formed to describe that which is 'rounded' or 'circular,' although the verb root is not attested in biblical Hebrew. The formation reflects a common adjectival pattern for physical characteristics.

Historical & Contextual Notes

Employed in biblical texts primarily in descriptive passages related to objects or architectural features, such as round vessels or ornaments. The term is largely physical and descriptive, without symbolic or idiomatic extensions in the Hebrew Bible. Its usage does not shift significantly across biblical periods but is found mostly in relation to temple or tabernacle furnishings (e.g., round bases, bowls). The adjective is distinct from related geometric terms (e.g., סָבִיב meaning 'around' or חוּג meaning 'circuit/circle'), focusing strictly on tangible, physical roundness. Standard English translations generally render the term as 'round' or 'circular,' which faithfully captures its attested biblical usage.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

or עָגוֹל; from an unused root meaning to revolve,; circular; round.

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Root Family

עגל (ʿ-g-l) — to roll, to revolve, to be round

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4570 מַעְגָּל in the round path
H5694 עָגִיל round ornament-ring
H5695 עֵגֶל young bull-calves
H5697 עֶגְלָה with my heifer
H5698 עֶגְלָה to Eglah

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5696-01 עָגֹ֣ל agol HAamsa round rounded 5
H5696-02 עֲגֻלּֽוֹת agulot HAafpa round rounded ones 1

Occurrences in Scripture

6 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5696-01 1 Kings 7:23 עָגֹ֣ל agol HAamsa round rounded
H5696-01 1 Kings 7:31 עָגֹ֣ל agol HAamsa round rounded
H5696-02 1 Kings 7:31 עֲגֻלּֽוֹת agulot HAafpa round rounded ones
H5696-01 1 Kings 7:35 עָגֹ֣ל agol HAamsa circular rounded
H5696-01 1 Kings 10:19 עָגֹ֤ל agol HAamsa rounded rounded
H5696-01 2 Chronicles 4:2 עָג֣וֹל agol HAamsa round rounded
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