Lexicon megerah: Saw Original Word: מְגֵרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance axe, saw From garar; a saw -- axe, saw. see HEBREW garar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom garar Definition a saw NASB Translation axes (1), saws (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְגֵרָה noun feminine saw (Late Hebrew id., perhaps from its harsh dragging sound) — מְגֵרָה 2 Samuel 12:31 a + 2 t.; plural מְגֵרוֺת 1 Chronicles 20:3 (< מַגְזְרוֺת 2 Samuel 12:31 b) — saw, used in cutting stone מְגֹרָרוֺת בַּמְּגֵרָה 1 Kings 7:9; used in torture (or as tools for enforced labour) of captives 2 Samuel 12:31 a 1 Chronicles 20:3 a. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּרַר (garar), meaning "to drag" or "to saw."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for מְגֵרָה in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as the specific tool of a saw is not frequently mentioned in the Greek New Testament. However, related concepts of cutting or crafting might be found in Greek terms associated with construction or craftsmanship. Usage: The term מְגֵרָה appears in the context of woodworking or construction, where it refers to a saw used for cutting wood or other materials. Context: מְגֵרָה (megērah) is a noun in Biblical Hebrew that denotes a saw, a tool essential for carpentry and construction in ancient times. The word is derived from the root גָּרַר (garar), which conveys the action of dragging or cutting, reflecting the saw's function of cutting through materials by a back-and-forth motion. In the Hebrew Bible, the saw is mentioned in contexts that highlight its use in craftsmanship and construction. For instance, in 1 Kings 7:9, the construction of Solomon's temple involved the use of saws for cutting stones and timber, demonstrating the tool's importance in building projects. The saw's presence in the biblical narrative underscores the advanced level of craftsmanship and the significance of skilled labor in ancient Israelite society. Forms and Transliterations בַּ֠מְּגֵרָה בַּמְּגֵרָ֖ה בַּמְּגֵרָ֜ה במגרה וּבַמְּגֵר֔וֹת ובמגרות bam·mə·ḡê·rāh Bammegerah bamməḡêrāh ū·ḇam·mə·ḡê·rō·wṯ ūḇamməḡêrōwṯ uvammegeRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:31 HEB: הוֹצִ֗יא וַיָּ֣שֶׂם בַּ֠מְּגֵרָה וּבַחֲרִצֵ֨י הַבַּרְזֶ֜ל NAS: were in it, and set [them] under saws, sharp KJV: that [were] therein, and put [them] under saws, and under harrows INT: brought and set saws sharp iron 1 Kings 7:9 1 Chronicles 20:3 1 Chronicles 20:3 4 Occurrences |
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