Lexical Definition
אָגוּר ʼÂgûwr (aw-goor') Agur N:N-M-P
passive participle of אָגַר; gathered (i.e. received among the sages)
Agur.
- § Agur = "gathered"
- Agur, a fanciful name for Solomon
1) son of Jakeh, an author or compiler of Pr 30:1-33
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אָג֥וּר | Agur | Prov.30.1 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Pro.30.1
- son of: Jakeh (יָקֶה)
- son of Jakeh, an author or compiler of Pro.30.1 - Pro.30.33
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אָגוּר proper name, masculine (perhaps hireling, Arabic 
, Aramaic אֲגִירָא, 
see PS, Assyrian agîru, compare HptBAS i. 124; others gatherer, from I. אגר) son of יָקֶה, an author of proverbs Prov 30:1.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 30:1 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jakeh • Author of Proverbs 30, son of Jakeh
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Agur, son of Jakeh, is credited as the author of Proverbs 30. (Pro.30.1)
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Pro.30.1;
- only referred to as Agur אָגוּר;
- a son of Jakeh יָקֶה.
Agur is identified as the son of Jakeh and the author of the sayings recorded in Proverbs 30. He is described as the one "who spoke to Ithiel and Ucal." The text presents a collection of Agur's wise sayings and observations, which cover various topics such as the nature of God, the value of wisdom, and the dangers of foolishness and pride.
All entries for Agur: אָגוּר
Related Profiles:
- Jakeh (father)