Strong’s H5461

סָגָן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cagan

Pronunciation

sah-GAHN

Definition

Deputy, Governor, Ruler, Official

Meaning

a prefect of a, province

Usage

The Hebrew word "sagan" refers to a deputy or an official who holds a position of authority, often serving under a higher-ranking leader. It is used to describe individuals who have administrative responsibilities and are tasked with governance or oversight in various capacities.

Bible references

Ezra 9:2;Nehemiah 2:16;Nehemiah 2:16;Nehemiah 4:14;Nehemiah 4:19;Nehemiah 5:7;Nehemiah 5:17;Nehemiah 7:5;Nehemiah 12:40;Nehemiah 13:11;Isaiah 41:25;Jeremiah 51:23;Jeremiah 51:28;Jeremiah 51:57;Ezekiel 23:6;Ezekiel 23:12;Ezekiel 23:23