SHIGGAION

shi-ga'-yon, shi-gi'-on (shiggayon):

Occurs in the title of Psalms 7, and, in the plural, in the verse introducing Habakkuk's prayer (Habakkuk 3:1). Derived from a verb meaning "to wander," it is generally taken to mean a dithyramb, or rhapsody. This is not supported by the Greek VSS, but they are evidently quite at a loss.

See PSALMS, BOOK OF.

Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'SHIGGAION'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.