חַגִּי (chag.gi)
chag.gi
Haggi
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Chaggy identifies the second son of Gad and appears in the genealogies recorded in Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:16. Its meaning, "festive" or "celebratory," stands out among the names of the patriarchs' descendants, which often reflect circumstances of birth or family dynamics.
As a proper noun, Chaggy serves as the eponymous ancestor for a specific clan within the tribe of Gad. The biblical text uses his name to distinguish this group when listing the families that entered Egypt and later marched through the wilderness. This usage highlights how individual names anchored larger tribal identities in ancient Israelite society.
While the word itself carries a sense of joy, its scriptural role is primarily structural. It helps organize the narrative of Israel’s growth from a family into a nation by marking distinct lineages. The name reminds readers that even minor figures in genealogies played a part in the broader story of the tribes.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Chaggy appears in the genealogies of Gad, marking a specific lineage within the tribe of Israel. While its meaning suggests celebration, the biblical text uses it primarily to organize the families entering Egypt and wandering in the wilderness. This structural role reminds us that every individual contributes to the larger story of God's people.
Even minor figures in these lists anchor tribal identities and help track God's faithfulness across generations. When we read these names, we see how ordinary lives become part of a divine narrative. This connection invites us to trust that our own place in history matters to Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Haggite[s]1×
- of/ Haggi1×
- and/ Haggi1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/חַגִּ֕י1×
- וְ/חַגִּ֖י1×
- הַֽ/חַגִּ֑י1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
This verse lists Chaggy among Gad's sons, establishing his family's presence as they enter Egypt.
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Numbers 26:15
The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the Shunites;
Here the text identifies the 'family of the Haggites,' showing how his name defined a distinct clan during the census.