Strong's Lexicon Shiggayon or Shiggayonah: Dirge, Lament, or Poem Original Word: שִׁגָּיוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁגָה (shagah), meaning "to wander" or "to reel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Shiggayon" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to Hebrew poetry and music. Usage: The term "Shiggayon" or "Shiggayonah" is used to describe a type of lyrical composition, often characterized by its emotional intensity and irregular rhythm. It is typically associated with a passionate or erratic style of writing, possibly reflecting a state of emotional upheaval or spiritual fervor. The term is used in the context of musical or poetic expressions, often in worship or lamentation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music and poetry were integral to worship and communal life. The Psalms, in particular, were a central part of Hebrew worship, serving as expressions of praise, lament, thanksgiving, and supplication. The term "Shiggayon" suggests a specific style or genre within this broader tradition, possibly indicating a more spontaneous or ecstatic form of expression. This reflects the dynamic and varied nature of Hebrew worship practices, which encompassed a wide range of emotions and experiences. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from shagah Definition perhaps a wild passionate song with rapid changes of rhythm NASB Translation Shigionoth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁגָּיוֺן doubtful word, Psalm 7:1 (title), Ew De and others from √שׁגה go a stray, reel, i.e. wild, passionate song, with rapid changes of rhythm; compare LagBN 201f. who compare שִׁגָּעוֺן, √שׁגע; ᵐ5 ψαλμὀς, read probably מִזְמוֺר; plural שִׁגְיֹנוֺת Habakkuk 3:1 (title), read נְגִינוֺת, so ᵐ5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shiggaion, Shigionoth Or shiggayonah {shig-gaw-yo-naw'}; from shagah; properly, aberration, i.e. (technically) a dithyramb or rambling poem -- Shiggaion, Shigionoth. see HEBREW shagah Forms and Transliterations שִׁגְיֹנֽוֹת׃ שִׁגָּי֗וֹן שגיון שגינות׃ shiggaYon shigyoNot šig·gā·yō·wn šiḡ·yō·nō·wṯ šiggāyōwn šiḡyōnōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 7:1 HEB: שִׁגָּי֗וֹן לְדָ֫וִ֥ד אֲשֶׁר־ KJV: < INT: < Habakkuk 3:1 2 Occurrences |
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