Lexicon magzerah: Axe, cutting tool Original Word: מַגְזֵרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blade, axe From gazar; a cutting implement, i.e. A blade -- axe. see HEBREW gazar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gazar Definition a cutting instrument, axe NASB Translation axes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַגְזֵרָה] noun feminine cutting instrument, axe — 2 Samuel 12:31 of David's treatment of captives, וַיָּשֶׂם בַּמְּגֵרָה ֗֗֗ וּבְמַגְזְרוֺת הַבַּרְזֶל. גֵחֲזִי see below גַּיְא גֹּ֫חִי see [ גִּיחַ, גּוֺחַ]. גחל (probably = kindle, burn). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּזַר (gazar), meaning "to cut" or "to divide."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that corresponds to מַגְזֵרָה. However, Greek terms related to cutting or blades, such as μάχαιρα (machaira, Strong's Greek 3162), which means "sword" or "knife," may serve a similar functional purpose in the Greek texts. Usage: The term מַגְזֵרָה is used in the context of a tool or implement designed for cutting, often referring to a blade or similar instrument. Context: מַגְזֵרָה appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for a cutting tool, specifically a blade. This word is rooted in the verb גָּזַר, which conveys the action of cutting or dividing. The noun form, מַגְזֵרָה, thus denotes an instrument used for such purposes. In the ancient context, this could refer to various tools used in agriculture, craftsmanship, or other daily activities where cutting was necessary. The precise nature of the implement can vary, but it generally implies a sharp-edged tool. The usage of מַגְזֵרָה in the biblical text highlights the practical aspects of life in ancient times, where such tools were essential for survival and productivity. Forms and Transliterations וּֽבְמַגְזְרֹ֣ת ובמגזרת ū·ḇə·maḡ·zə·rōṯ ūḇəmaḡzərōṯ uvemagzeRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:31 HEB: וּבַחֲרִצֵ֨י הַבַּרְזֶ֜ל וּֽבְמַגְזְרֹ֣ת הַבַּרְזֶ֗ל וְהֶעֱבִ֤יר NAS: and iron axes, and made them pass KJV: of iron, and under axes of iron, INT: sharp iron axes and iron pass 1 Occurrence |
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