Lexical Summary migereth: Saw Original Word: מִגְעֶרֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rebuke From ga'ar; reproof (i.e. Curse) -- rebuke. see HEBREW ga'ar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gaar Definition a rebuke NASB Translation rebuke (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִגְעֶ֫רֶת noun feminine rebuke Deuteronomy 28:20. Topical Lexicon Concept and Meaning The term denotes the sharp, public, and decisive reprimand that comes from the Lord when His covenant people persist in disobedience. It is the opposite of His blessing, signaling relational rupture and warning of impending judgment. Biblical Setting Its only occurrence stands in Deuteronomy 28:20, embedded in the litany of covenant curses that follow the declaration of blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). Positioned after “the curse” and “confusion,” it intensifies the picture: “The LORD will send on you curses, confusion, and rebuke in everything you put your hand to, until you are destroyed and come to sudden ruin because of the evil you have done in forsaking Him.” (Berean Standard Bible) The verse forms a triad—curse, confusion, rebuke—showing escalating divine pressure meant to drive the nation back to covenant faithfulness. Relationship to Other Forms of Divine Discipline 1. Verbal Warning: The prophets repeatedly convey God’s reproof (Isaiah 1:4-20; Hosea 4:1-3). Historical Fulfillment in Israel The record of Judges reveals cycles where divine rebuke led to oppression, repentance, and deliverance. The destruction of Samaria (722 B.C.) and Jerusalem (586 B.C.) show the long-term culmination of the Deuteronomic warnings. Even after return from exile, prophets like Haggai identify drought and economic hardship as continued “rebuke” for misplaced priorities (Haggai 1:9-11). Continuity in the Prophets and Writings Psalms often plead for relief from God’s rebuke (Psalm 38:1; Psalm 39:11). Proverbs elevates receptivity to rebuke as the mark of wisdom (Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 15:31-32). Isaiah pictures cosmic authority: “He will rebuke many peoples” (Isaiah 2:4). Thus the single Torah term stands within a broader canonical theology of reproof. New Testament Parallels The Greek verb “epitimaō” carries the idea of authoritative censure. Jesus rebukes wind and demons (Mark 4:39; Mark 1:25) and calls His disciples to accept rebuke as a grace (Luke 17:3). Hebrews 12:5-6 cites Proverbs to show that divine reproof proves sonship. Revelation 3:19 applies the covenant principle to the church: “Those I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be earnest and repent.” Pastoral and Discipleship Significance • Preaching: The word reminds heralds of the need to include corrective elements (2 Timothy 4:2). Personal Devotion and Worship Awareness of divine rebuke fosters holy fear (Psalm 119:120), gratitude for Christ’s atonement, and zeal for obedience. Confession (1 John 1:9) and humble petition for guidance (James 1:5) are proper responses when the Spirit convicts through the Word. Summary Strong’s Hebrew 4045 underscores God’s covenant faithfulness from another angle: He loves His people enough to confront their sin. Recognizing and responding to His rebuke leads to repentance, renewed fellowship, and restored blessing, a principle that spans both Testaments and remains vital for the life and mission of the church. Key Texts for Further Study Deuteronomy 28:20; Psalm 39:11; Proverbs 15:31-32; Isaiah 17:13; Hosea 4:1-3; Haggai 1:9-11; Hebrews 12:5-11; Revelation 3:19 Forms and Transliterations הַמִּגְעֶ֔רֶת המגערת ham·miḡ·‘e·reṯ hammiḡ‘ereṯ hammigEretLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 28:20 HEB: הַמְּהוּמָה֙ וְאֶת־ הַמִּגְעֶ֔רֶת בְּכָל־ מִשְׁלַ֥ח NAS: confusion, and rebuke, in all KJV: vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest INT: curses confusion and rebuke all settest 1 Occurrence |
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