Strong’s H0098

אֲגַם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

agam

Pronunciation

ah-gahm'

Definition

Pool, marsh, pond

Meaning

a marsh, a rush, a stockade of reeds

Usage

The Hebrew word "agam" refers to a body of water, typically a pool or marsh. It is used in the context of stagnant or collected waters, often implying a natural or man-made reservoir. The term can denote a place where water gathers, either temporarily or permanently, and is often associated with fertility and life in arid regions.

Bible references

Exodus 7:19;Exodus 8:5;Psalm 107:35;Psalm 114:8;Isaiah 14:23;Isaiah 35:7;Isaiah 41:18;Isaiah 42:15;Jeremiah 51:32