Strong's Lexicon Migdal-el: Migdal-el Original Word: מִגְדַּל־אֵל Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: מִגְדָּל (migdal), meaning "tower," and אֵל (El), meaning "God." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Migdal-el, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of a "tower" can be related to Greek words like πύργος (pyrgos), meaning "tower." Usage: Migdal-el means "Tower of God." It is used as a place name in the Bible, specifically referring to a location within the territory of the tribe of Naphtali. Cultural and Historical Background: Migdal-el is mentioned in the context of the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. The name reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of attributing divine significance to geographical locations, often associating them with God's presence or protection. Towers were significant in ancient times for defense and as landmarks, and the addition of "El" signifies a divine connection or dedication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom migdal and el Definition "tower of God," a stronghold in Naphtali NASB Translation Migdal-el (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִגְדַּלאֵֿל proper name (tower of God) stronghold in Naphtali Joshua 19:38 probably = Μαγδαλά Matthew 15:39 = Mejdel in the plain of Gennesareth RobBR iii. 298 BdPal 257. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Migdal-el From migdal and 'el; tower of God; Migdal-El, a place in Palestine -- Migdal-el. see HEBREW migdal see HEBREW 'el Forms and Transliterations אֵ֔ל אל ’êl ElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 19:38 HEB: וְיִרְאוֹן֙ וּמִגְדַּל־ אֵ֔ל חֳרֵ֥ם וּבֵית־ NAS: and Yiron and Migdal-el, Horem KJV: And Iron, and Migdalel, Horem, INT: and Yiron and Migdal-el Horem and Beth-anath |
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