Lexical Definition
שִׁגָּיוֹן shiggâyôwn (shig-gaw-yone') Shiggaion N:N-M-T
or שִׁגָּיֹנָה shiggâyônâh (shig-gaw-yo-naw'); from שָׁגָה
Shiggaion, Shigionoth.
- properly, aberration, i.e. (technically) a dithyramb or rambling poem
1) song?
1a) used in title of Ps 7:1
1b) meaning doubtful
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שִׁגָּי֗וֹן | a Shiggaion | Ps.7.1 |
Extended Information
- song title?
- used in title of Psa.7.1
- meaning uncertain
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שִׁגָּיוֺן doubtful word, Ps 7:1* (title), Ew De and others from √שׁגה go a stray, reel, i.e. wild, passionate song, with rapid changes of rhythm; compare LagBN 201f. who compare שִׁגָּעוֺן, √שׁגע; ᵐ5 ψαλμὀς, read probably מִזְמוֺר; plural שִׁגְיֹנוֺת Hab 3:1 (title), read נְגִינוֺת, so ᵐ5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 7:1* |
| Habakkuk | 3:1 |