Lexicon Migdal-eder: Tower of the Flock Original Word: מִגְדַּל־עֵדֶר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Migdal-eder, tower of the flock From migdal and eder; tower of a flock; Migdal-Eder, a place in Palestine -- Migdal-eder, tower of the flock. see HEBREW migdal see HEBREW eder NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom migdal and eder Definition "flock tower," a tower near Bethlehem NASB Translation tower of Eder (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִגְדַּלעֵֿ֫דֶר proper name (flock-tower) shepherd's watch-tower near Bethlehem Genesis 35:21; Micah 4:8. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: מִגְדָּל (migdal), meaning "tower," and עֵדֶר (eder), meaning "flock."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Migdal-Eder, as it is a specific Hebrew location name not directly translated into Greek in the New Testament. However, related concepts of "tower" and "flock" can be found in Greek terms such as πύργος (pyrgos, Strong's Greek 4444) for "tower" and ποίμνη (poimnē, Strong's Greek 4167) for "flock." Usage: Migdal-Eder is a proper noun used to refer to a specific location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is traditionally understood as a place near Bethlehem. Context: Migdal-Eder, translated as "Tower of the Flock," is a location mentioned in the Old Testament. It appears in Genesis 35:21, where it is noted as a place where Jacob pitched his tent after the death of Rachel. The passage reads: "Israel moved on again and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder" (Genesis 35:21, BSB). The site is traditionally associated with the region near Bethlehem, and it is thought to have been a watchtower used by shepherds to oversee their flocks. The significance of Migdal-Eder extends into Jewish tradition, where it is sometimes linked to messianic prophecies, suggesting that it could be the place where the Messiah would be revealed. This connection is drawn from interpretations of Micah 4:8, which refers to the "tower of the flock" in a prophetic context. The historical and theological implications of Migdal-Eder have been a subject of interest for biblical scholars and theologians, particularly in discussions about the nativity of Jesus and the shepherds' role in the narrative. Forms and Transliterations עֵֽדֶר׃ עדר׃ ‘ê·ḏer ‘êḏer EderLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:21 HEB: מֵהָ֖לְאָה לְמִגְדַּל־ עֵֽדֶר׃ NAS: his tent beyond the tower of Eder. KJV: beyond the tower of Edar. INT: his tent beyond the tower |
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