Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
to grow
Usage: 1) to grow, increase 1a) (Qal) to grow (of plant)
Strong's Number
H7685
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's H7685 Quick Answer
Strong's H7685 שָׂגָה (sagah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. sagah (saw-gaw') v. 1. to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively) [a primitive root] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include increase and grow. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- sagah (saw-gaw') v. 1. to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively) [a primitive root]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- increase and grow
Meaning and Definition
sagah (saw-gaw') v. 1. to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively) [a primitive root] KJV: grow (up), increase.
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H7685. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H7685 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sagah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H7685 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H7685 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H7685 in the Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Old Testament.
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H7685.
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H7685, grouped by book.
Psalms 2 usages, Old Testament
Strong's H7685 FAQ
What does sagah (שָׂגָה) mean?
Sagah (Strong's H7685) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "increase". sagah (saw-gaw') v. 1. to enlarge (especially upward, also figuratively) [a primitive root]
How many times is sagah (שָׂגָה) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's H7685 across 2 books.
Where can I study sagah (שָׂגָה) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H7685 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate sagah (שָׂגָה)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as increase and grow. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.