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Agur

Agur, son of Jakeh, is credited as the author of Proverbs 30.

The name Agur means “stranger; gathered together”

MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book7 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Proverbs 30:1; only referred to as Agur (אָגוּר); a son of Jakeh.

Glossary entries

Agur

Family members

Father

Jakeh

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Mentions

Includes 6 verses that refer to Agur without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Proverbs 30:1
    These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
  2. Proverbs 30:2Referred to, not named
    Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.
  3. Proverbs 30:3Referred to, not named
    I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.
  4. Proverbs 30:7Referred to, not named
    Two things I ask of You—do not refuse me before I die:
  5. Proverbs 30:8Referred to, not named
    Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion.
  6. Proverbs 30:9Referred to, not named
    Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.
  7. Proverbs 30:18Referred to, not named
    There are three things too wonderful for me, four that I cannot understand: