שַׂגִּֽיא
𐤔𐤂𐤉𐤀
sagi
much
(Aramaic) corresponding to שַׂגִּיא; large (in size, quantity or number, also adverbial); exceeding, great(-ly); many, much, sore, very.
H7690
Daniel 7:5 · Word #22
Lexicon H7690
| Lemma | שַׂגִּיא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤂𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | saggîyʼ |
| Strong's | H7690 |
| In-context | much |
Morphology AAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H7690-01
a great one
| Root | שׂגא (s-g-ʾ) |
| Core Meanings | to grow, increase, become great, abound, be numerous |
| Semantic Range | great in size, mighty in power, numerous, abundant, exceedingly, very |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Aramaic portions of Scripture (especially Daniel), שַׂגִּיא emphasizes overwhelming magnitude—whether of kingdoms, power, wealth, or divine majesty—highlighting themes of dominion, abundance, and the surpassing greatness of God over earthly rulers. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic adjective; masculine singular absolute (Aamsa/HAamsa) and construct (Aamsc/HAamsc) forms attested. Functions attributively or predicatively, and may also serve adverbially in context. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective שַׂגִּיא derives from the root שׂגא, conveying increase and greatness. The morphology indicates masculine singular (absolute or construct), so "a great one" preserves both the sense of magnitude/abundance and the masculine singular form reflected in the Aramaic. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root שׂגא (to grow, increase, become great, abound, be numerous)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7690-02 |
sagian | exceeding-great |
Word Usage (13 occurrences of H7690)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:6 | שַׂגִּ֔יא | sagi | great |
| Daniel 2:12 | שַׂגִּ֑יא | sagi | very |
| Daniel 2:31 | שַׂגִּ֔יא | sagi | great |