Biblica Analytica
H7283 Hebrew

רָגַשׁ

ra.gash

to throng

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to throng
Transliteration
ra.gash
Strong's Number
H7283
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew verb "ra.gash" (Strong's number: H7283) means "to throng." This verbal action involves a large number of people gathering or pressing together in a crowd. The occurrence of this word in the Bible is singular, indicating it's used in a unique context. The limited context of this word suggests that its usage is not about an ongoing or common action, but rather a notable or significant occurrence where a large group of people congregate. This implies that "ra.gash" highlights a momentous or intense scene, potentially with social, cultural, or religious significance. Given its unique occurrence, "ra.gash" does not have a wide range of possible interpretations, rather, it serves to describe a specific moment or event in the Bible where a large crowd gathered. This word provides a glimpse into a singular instance that showcases the collective action and potential impact of a large group of people in a particular context.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H7283
Lemma
רָגַשׁ
Transliteration
ra.gash
Definition
to throng
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text