סוּגַר
su.gar
cage
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word סוּגַר (su.gar, Strong's number: H5474) has a short definition of "cage." This suggests that the term is used to describe a confined or enclosed space, likely made of materials such as wood, metal, or wire. As the word appears only once in the Bible, its usage is extremely limited. The sole occurrence of the term implies that it may be used to describe a specific structure or object that serves as an enclosure, possibly for a living creature. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the specific significance of this term. Its presence in the text signifies that the cage plays a distinct role in the narrative or description, possibly highlighting its importance or the fate of the creature within.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text