Higgâyôwn — H1902
H1902 · Hebrew — הגיון
Pronunciation: hig-gaw-yone'
Definition
masculine noun
a murmuring sound, i.e. a musical notation (probably similar to the modern affettuoso to indicate solemnity of movement); by implication, a machination
- meditation, resounding music, musing
- resounding music
- meditation, plotting
Usually translated as
device, Higgaion, meditation, solemn sound
Origin
intensive from H1897
Greek equivalents
Occurrences
Higgâyôwn occurs 4 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (3), Lamentations (1)
- Psalms 9:16 — The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion (הִגָּי֥וֹן). Selah.
- Psalms 19:14 — Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation (וְהֶגְי֣וֹן) of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
- Psalms 92:3 — Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound (הִגָּי֣וֹן).
- Lamentations 3:62 — The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device (וְהֶגְיוֹנָ֔ם) against me all the day.
Strong's Lexicon — H