Definition: The word "Agenais" appears in Hebrew scriptures, primarily used in Old Testament contexts to refer to a group of people who lived in Syria before the exodus from Egypt. It was translated into Greek as "gens Agenius." In the context of biblical reference, the term "Agenais" is often associated with the Roman conquests and migrations that followed the Exile under Nebuchadnezzar II. It refers to a group of individuals who lived in Syria and served as servants, laborers, or soldiers during these events. The Greek word used to translate this verse into English is "gens Agenius." The Hebrew term "gens Agenius" translates as "servants of Agenius," indicating that they were under the command of a prominent leader, likely Nebuchadnezzar, who established the status of a gens serving in various capacities within his kingdom. This phrase is also used in other biblical references where the word "gens Agenius" refers to a group or a class of people who lived and served under Nebuchadnezzar's rule.

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