הִגָּיוֹן (hig.ga.von)
hig.ga.von
Higgaion
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun higgaion appears only once in the entire Old Testament, found in Psalm 104:34 where it describes the speaker’s desire for his meditation to be pleasing to God. Its meaning is somewhat elusive, with scholars dividing its sense between internal reflection and external expression. It can refer to deep musing or plotting, but it also carries the idea of resounding music or a vocalized utterance.
This dual nature suggests that true contemplation in Scripture is not silent isolation but an active engagement that may involve speaking aloud or singing. The word bridges the gap between the mind’s quiet work and the heart’s audible response, implying that meditation is meant to have weight and presence rather than remaining a private, invisible thought.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word higgaion appears only once in the Old Testament, in Psalm 104:34. It describes a meditation that is pleasing to God. Scholars note it carries a dual sense: it can mean deep internal reflection or an audible, resonant utterance. This suggests that true contemplation is not just silent isolation but an active engagement of mind and voice.
For your faith life, this offers a gentle invitation. Your thoughts and prayers do not need to remain hidden in the quiet corners of your heart. God welcomes the weight and presence of your honest musings, whether spoken softly or sung aloud. It is a reminder that your inner life matters deeply to Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ muttering/ their1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/הֶגְיוֹנָ֔/ם1×