Lexicon megillah: Scroll, Roll, Book Original Word: מְגִלָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance roll (Aramaic) corresponding to mgillah -- roll. see HEBREW mgillah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to megillah Definition a scroll NASB Translation scroll (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּלַל (galal), meaning "to roll."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 975: βιβλίον (biblion) • A diminutive form of βίβλος (biblos), meaning "book" or "scroll." Usage: The term מְגִלָּה is used in the context of ancient documents, often referring to scrolls that contain written texts. In the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, it specifically denotes a physical scroll or roll. Context: The term מְגִלָּה appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, notably in the book of Daniel. In Daniel 12:4, the word is used to describe a scroll that is to be sealed until the time of the end: "But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase." (BSB). This usage highlights the scroll as a medium for preserving divine revelation and prophecy. Scrolls in the ancient Near East were typically made of papyrus or parchment and were the primary means of recording and transmitting written information. The act of sealing a scroll, as mentioned in Daniel, signifies the protection and authentication of its contents, ensuring that the message remains intact and authoritative until the appointed time for its revelation. Forms and Transliterations מְגִלָּ֣ה מגלה mə·ḡil·lāh megilLah məḡillāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:2 HEB: בְּמָדַ֥י מְדִינְתָּ֖ה מְגִלָּ֣ה חֲדָ֑ה וְכֵן־ NAS: of Media, a scroll was found KJV: a roll, and therein INT: of Media the province A scroll a follows 1 Occurrence |
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