◄ 95. agorah ►
Lexicon agorah: Piece of money, coin Original Word: אֲגוֹרָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: agowrah Pronunciation: ah-go-RAH Phonetic Spelling: (ag-o-raw') Definition: Piece of money, coin Meaning: something gathered, a grain, berry, a small, coin Strong's Exhaustive Concordance piece of silver From the same as 'Aguwr; properly, something gathered, i.e. Perhaps a grain or berry; used only of a small (silver) coin -- piece (of) silver. see HEBREW 'Aguwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as Agur Definition payment NASB Translation piece (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲגוֺרָה noun feminine payment, אֲגוֺרַת כֶסֶף 1 Samuel 2:36. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָגַר (agar), meaning "to gather." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of gathering or small monetary units in the Hebrew אֲגוֹרָה can be related to several Greek terms in the New Testament, such as: - G1406 (δραχμή, drachmē): A Greek coin, similar in function to the agorah as a unit of currency. - G1220 (δηνάριον, dēnarion): Another small coin, often used in the context of daily wages or transactions. These Greek terms reflect similar economic practices in the New Testament period, where small coins played a crucial role in daily life and commerce. Usage: The word אֲגוֹרָה is used in the context of gathering or collecting, often related to agricultural produce or small monetary units. Context: The Hebrew term אֲגוֹרָה (agorah) appears in the context of ancient economic and agricultural practices. It is derived from the root אָגַר (agar), which means "to gather," and is used to describe items that are collected or accumulated. In agricultural terms, it can refer to grains or berries, emphasizing the act of gathering produce from the fields. In a monetary context, אֲגוֹרָה is used to denote a small coin, reflecting its role as a basic unit of currency in ancient Israel. This usage highlights the economic practices of the time, where small coins were essential for everyday transactions and trade. The concept of gathering, whether it be produce or currency, underscores the importance of accumulation and provision in the biblical narrative. The term is emblematic of the sustenance and economic stability that were vital to the community's survival and prosperity. Forms and Transliterations לַאֲג֥וֹרַת לאגורת la’ăḡōwraṯ la·’ă·ḡō·w·raṯ laaGorat Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 2:36 HEB: לְהִשְׁתַּחֲוֹ֣ת ל֔וֹ לַאֲג֥וֹרַת כֶּ֖סֶף וְכִכַּר־ NAS: and bow down to him for a piece of silver KJV: [and] crouch to him for a piece of silver INT: will come and bow A piece of silver A loaf 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 95 1 Occurrence la·’ă·ḡō·w·raṯ — 1 Occ.