Strong’s H1905

הַגְרִי

Part of speech

proper name, of a people; Adjective, of a people; proper name, masculine

Transliteration

Hagriy

Pronunciation

hag-REE

Definition

Hagrite

Meaning

a Hagrite

Usage

The term "Hagri" or "Hagrite" refers to a member of a nomadic tribe descended from Hagar, the Egyptian maidservant of Abraham and Sarah. The Hagrites are often associated with the Ishmaelites, as Hagar was the mother of Ishmael. In the Bible, the Hagrites are depicted as adversaries of Israel, particularly during the reigns of King Saul and King David.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 5:10;1 Chronicles 5:19;1 Chronicles 5:20;1 Chronicles 11:38;1 Chronicles 27:31;Psalm 83:6