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AGONE

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Agone is an obsolete form of “ago,” meaning previously or before the present time. It occurs in the account of David’s encounter with the Egyptian servant.

Definition

Agone is an obsolete form of “ago,” meaning previously or before the present time.

Biblical Usage

In the King James Version it occurs in the account of the Egyptian servant encountered by David, where the Revised Version uses “ago.”

Historical Background

The word is an old past participle of “to go.”

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-gon': In the King James Version of 1Sa 30:13. Old past participle of "to go." the Revised Version (British and American) has "ago," namely, "three days ago," literally, "the third day."</p>
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