H101 אַגָּן ʼaggân → ← H5059 נָגַן nâgan
1 languageA large, shallow vessel, typically a basin, used for holding liquid or for ritual washing; more generally, a bowl. The word refers to objects made of metal (often bronze), frequently employed within ceremonial or domestic contexts. In some passages, the term denotes basins associated with the Tabernacle or Temple used for receiving blood or for ablutions.
Etymology
From the root נגן (n-g-n), potentially related to being 'struck', 'played', or 'hollowed out' (as in musical instruments or vessels formed by hammering), but this etymology is debated. The formation suggests an object created by hollowing or beating metal, aligning with manufacture methods for basins.
Reflexes · not yet grouped by proto-form
| Language | Word | Meaning | Segmentation | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shona | ngano | calabash bowl | gan |