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G3477

Ναγγαί

Nangaí /nang-gah'-ee/ Ask about this word
Rootprobably of Hebrew origin (compare נֹגַהּ)
MeaningNangæ (i.e. perhaps Nogach), an Israelite
KJV usageNagge.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Nangaí — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word Nangaí, represented by G3477, is the name of an Israelite, Nagge. The name is believed to be of Hebrew origin. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse within the biblical text, marking it as a highly specific term used for a single individual.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole appearance of G3477 is in the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Luke. In this context, Nagge is identified as an ancestor in the lineage of Jesus Christ. The verse states that Esli was the son of Nagge Luke 3:25, placing him as a specific link in the generational chain that traces back through Israel's history.

Related Words & Concepts

Several other names appear in the immediate context of G3477, establishing the surrounding ancestral line:

  • G2069 Eslí: Defined as "Esli, an Israelite," he is identified as the son of Nagge Luke 3:25.
  • G3486 Naoúm: This name for "Naum (i.e. Nachum), an Israelite" is listed as the father of Esli and thus the grandfather of Nagge Luke 3:25.
  • G301 Amṓs: Meaning "Amos, an Israelite," he is named as the father of Mattathias and appears just before Naum in the lineage Luke 3:25.
  • G3161 Mattathías: The name for "Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian," who is identified as the father of Amos Luke 3:25.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G3477 is found entirely in its contribution to the biblical record of lineage.

  • Genealogical Integrity: The inclusion of Nagge provides a specific, named link in the ancestry of Jesus, underscoring the historical and human nature of the Messiah.
  • Historical Placement: By being named in the list, Nagge serves to connect the generations, specifically as the father of Esli and the descendant of Naum Luke 3:25.
  • Ancestral Record: His presence, though brief, is a necessary component of the meticulously recorded genealogy presented by Luke, demonstrating a continuous ancestral line.

Summary

In summary, Nangaí G3477 is not a term with broad conceptual meaning but a proper name, Nagge. Its singular purpose in scripture is to identify one individual within the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in Luke's Gospel. The significance of G3477 is its function as an essential link, solidifying the historical and ancestral record presented in Luke 3:25.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Genitive Singular Masculine Individual 1×
Genitive
Possession or source — often "of".
Singular
One.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G2069 Ἐσλί of Hebrew origin (probably for אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי); Esli, an Israelite:--Esli. G3486 Ναούμ of Hebrew origin (נַחוּם); Naum (i.e. Nachum), an Israelite:--Naum. G301 Ἀμώς of Hebrew origin (אָמוֹץ); Amos, an Israelite:--Amos. G3161 Ματταθίας of Hebrew origin (מַתִּתְיָה); Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian:--Mattathias.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Luke — and none of the other 26 New Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.