Strong's Hebrew · H7682
שָׂגַב
sâgab · saw-gab'
Definitionto be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively
Derivationa primitive root;
KJV usagedefend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high, lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong.
Occurrences20 in the KJV · 20 verses
שָׂגַב in Scripture
Deuteronomy 2:36
From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:
Job 5:11
To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
Job 36:22
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
Psalms 20:1
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Psalms 59:1
To the chief Musician, Al -taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Psalms 69:29
But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
Psalms 91:14
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Psalms 107:41
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
Psalms 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
Psalms 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man' s wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
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