Strong’s H5701

עָגַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`agam

Pronunciation

ah-gahm'

Definition

Pool, marsh, pond

Meaning

to be sad

Usage

The Hebrew word "agam" refers to a body of water that is typically stagnant, such as a pool, marsh, or pond. It is used in the Bible to describe natural formations of water that are collected in low-lying areas. These bodies of water are often contrasted with flowing streams or rivers, emphasizing their stillness and sometimes their desolation.

Bible references

Job 30:25