Definition: The word "agglomerate" in English is a term used in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Job (Job 14:2-6), to describe a group or community that has dispersed from its original home. Aggregates are often used as a metaphor for a people that have been scattered or dispersed over time. They represent the various ethnic groups and political ideologies which have formed their own nation-states, with each group having their unique history and culture. Here's an example of how "agglomerate" is used in the Bible: 1. Job 14:2-6: The people of Job are said to be "agglomerates," or dispersed communities, as they were scattered from their original homeland (the land of Egypt). In this context, Job refers to the group of Jews who lived in Jerusalem before they fled to Mesopotamia during the Babylonian Exile. These Jewish communities were essentially "agglomerates" since they had been divided by the exile and had migrated to a new place of refuge. 2. In Isaiah 10:19, this same concept is presented: "For though you are scattered in many places, I will gather you together, and put your glory before Me." This verse translates into English as "For though you are scattered throughout the earth, I will gather you back to me," indicating that even when separated by geographical barriers, individuals or groups within those communities can come together under the leadership of God. The biblical concept of agglomerates is not limited to Jews but applies to various ethnic groups in different parts of the world. It represents a community or group that has dispersed over time and may not be fully recognized as a nation-state.

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