Definition: The word "agists" does not appear in any known Greek or Hebrew source, nor do I have a direct translation from these ancient languages to English. However, it's interesting to note that the word "agist," which can be translated as "a companion" or "a companion of God," appears in several Old Testament references, particularly passages dealing with Jacob and Esau. In the book of Genesis 49:16-30 (NASB), it says: "To the elders who are among you, who shall hear and see how he [Jacob] did all that was good and right, I will show what a friend is; and I will give him for a son my adopted child." This passage teaches that the "agists" or "companions of God," who listen to the words spoken by Jacob in the dream about Esau's sons, are also his chosen friends. This is a powerful statement given the fact that they have been selected as His companions and supporters. Additionally, the verse mentions that even after the destruction of the city of Sodom, "the young men of Sodom were all gathered together to be a group of agists and to sit under the vine and under the fig tree." This suggests that their relationship was also considered a significant part of God's plan for Jacob and his descendants. In summary, the word "agist" is used metaphorically as a means of identifying friends or companions. It has many meanings in the Bible, such as an older brother (in Genesis 49:16) or a trusted counselor during a crisis (Genesis 50:3). The specific meaning and application of this term can vary depending on the context and the particular author's point of view.

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