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H2291

חַגִּי

Chaggîy /khag-ghee'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom חָגַג
Meaningfestive; Chaggi, an Israelite; also (patronymically) a Chaggite, or descendant of the same
KJV usageHaggi, Haggites.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Chaggîy — 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 Hebrew word Chaggîy, represented by H2291, is a proper name derived from a root meaning "festive." It appears 3 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible. It is used to identify a specific Israelite named Haggi and, in a patronymic sense, his descendants, the Haggites.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, H2291 is used exclusively within genealogical lists to establish lineage within the tribe of Gad. In Genesis, Haggi is named as one of the sons H1121 of Gad H1410 who went down into Egypt Genesis 46:16. Later, in the book of Numbers, the name is used again to count the descendants of Gad by their families H4940. This passage explicitly mentions "of Haggi H2291, the family H4940 of the Haggites H2291," demonstrating how the personal name became the designation for an entire family clan Numbers 26:15.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide the genealogical context for Haggi:

  • H1410 Gâd: This is the name of Haggi's father, who was a son of Jacob and the progenitor of one of Israel's twelve tribes Genesis 46:16.
  • H1121 bên: Meaning a son, this word is essential for establishing the direct father-son relationship between Gad and Haggi Genesis 46:16 and for enumerating the "children of Gad" Numbers 26:15.
  • H4940 mishpâchâh: This word for a family or circle of relatives is used to define the "Haggites" as a distinct clan descending from Haggi Numbers 26:15.
  • H7764 Shûwnîy: The name of Haggi's brother, Shuni, listed alongside him as a son of Gad. He also became the head of a family, the Shunites H7765 (Genesis 46:16, Numbers 26:15).
  • H6179 ʻÊrîy: The name of another one of Haggi's brothers, Eri, who is also identified as a son of Gad Genesis 46:16.

Theological Significance

The significance of H2291 is not found in theological doctrine but in its structural role within the biblical text.

  • Genealogical Preservation: The name Haggi is a key marker in the lineage of the tribe of Gad. Its inclusion underscores the importance of maintaining a precise record of the families that constituted the nation of Israel.
  • Clan Formation: The use of H2291 to refer to both the individual and his descendants illustrates the biblical pattern of patronymics, where a patriarch's name is used to identify his entire family line or clan Numbers 26:15.
  • Tribal Structure: Haggi and the Haggites represent one of the foundational families of the tribe of Gad. This detailed accounting reinforces the structured, family-based organization of the Israelite tribes.

Summary

In summary, H2291 Chaggîy is a proper name that functions as a genealogical anchor in scripture. It identifies Haggi, a son of Gad, and by extension, the family clan of the Haggites. While limited in its appearances, its role is crucial for documenting the lineage and structure of the tribes of Israel, highlighting the biblical emphasis on family and heritage.

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 Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 3 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • חַגִּי
  • חַגִּי

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.

H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H1410 גָּד from גּוּד; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet; Gad. H4940 מִשְׁפָּחָה from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of an H7764 שׁוּנִי from an unused root meaning to rest; quiet; Shuni, an Israelite; Shuni. H7765 שׁוּנִי patronymic from שׁוּנִי; a Shunite (collectively) or descendants of Shuni; Shunites. H6179 עֵרִי from עוּר; watchful; Eri, an Israelite; Eri.

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

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Genesis and Numbers (1 verse each); never once in the other 37.

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Every Occurrence

Concordance

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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.