1) band, binding

1a) cords, bands, thongs (metaphorical of slavery)

1b) bunch of hyssop

1c) band of men, troops

1d) vault (of the heavens), firmament (binding earth to the heavens)

Root √אגד: אגד אָגַד bind אֲגַד (, so Talm. Aram.).

אֲגֻדָּה n.f band bands thongs pl. cstr. (fastening ox-bow) metaph. of fetters of slavery bunch of hyssop band abs.of men vault of the heavens (as fitted together, constructed) .