Lexicon meginnah: Shield, Defense Original Word: מְגִנָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sorrow From magan; a covering (in a bad sense), i.e. Blindness or obduracy -- sorrow. See also magen. see HEBREW magan see HEBREW magen NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ganan Definition a covering NASB Translation hardness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְגִנָּה noun feminine covering, מְגִנַּתלֵֿב Lamentations 3:65 covering of heart, i.e. a hard shell about the heart = obstinacy, so Ges (compare Qor 6:25  ) RV; or, covering of the understanding, blindness of the heart, so Ew Ke Näg Che. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּנַן (ganan), which means "to cover" or "to protect."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2575: καλύπτω (kalypto) • to cover, hide, or veil. Usage: The word "meginnah" is used in the context of describing a state of being covered or protected, as well as a condition of spiritual or moral blindness. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the nature of divine protection and human obstinacy. Context: The Hebrew term מְגִנָּה (meginnah) is a noun that conveys the concept of a covering or shield, often used metaphorically to describe a state of blindness or obduracy. In the biblical context, this term can be understood as a divine or spiritual covering that either protects or obscures. The notion of "meginnah" as a covering aligns with the protective nature of God, who shields His people. Conversely, when used to denote blindness or obduracy, it reflects a spiritual condition where individuals are unable to perceive truth or are resistant to divine guidance. This duality in meaning underscores the complexity of human interaction with the divine, where protection can also lead to a lack of awareness or stubbornness against God's will. Forms and Transliterations מְגִנַּת־ מגנת־ mə·ḡin·naṯ- meginnat məḡinnaṯ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Lamentations 3:65 HEB: תִּתֵּ֤ן לָהֶם֙ מְגִנַּת־ לֵ֔ב תַּאֲלָֽתְךָ֖ NAS: You will give them hardness of heart, KJV: Give them sorrow of heart, thy curse INT: will give them hardness of heart your curse 1 Occurrence |
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