הָגוּת
ha.gut
meditation
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "הָגוּת" (ha.gut) is defined as "meditation." It falls within the semantic domain of Cognition & Perception, indicating that it is related to mental processes and the way we perceive and understand the world. Given its definition and limited occurrence in the Bible (only 1 time), it is likely that "הָגוּת" is a specific type of mental activity or contemplation. The word's significance lies in its potential to convey a focused and intentional mental process, possibly involving reflection, introspection, or even prayer. Without more context, it is difficult to determine the exact nature of this meditation, but it is clear that it is a deliberate and conscious mental activity.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text