4052. migraah

Lexicon

migraah: Ledge, projection, offset

Original Word: מִגְרָעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: migra`ah
Pronunciation: mig-rah-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (mig-raw-aw')
Definition: Ledge, projection, offset
Meaning: a ledge, offset

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

narrowed rest

From gara'; a ledge or offset -- narrowed rest.

see HEBREW gara'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gara
Definition
a recess, ledge
NASB Translation
offsets (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מִגְרָעָה] noun feminine recess, rebatement (RV), i.e. ledge, only plural, נָתֵן מִגְרָעוֺת לבית 1 Kings 6:6.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּרַע (gará), meaning "to shave" or "to remove."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1292: διαφορά (diaphorá) • While not a direct translation, this Greek term can relate to differences or distinctions, which can metaphorically connect to the concept of offsets or ledges as distinct architectural features. However, there is no direct Greek equivalent for מִגְרָעָה, as it is a specific term related to Hebrew temple architecture.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of מִגְרָעָה, emphasizing its architectural and theological significance within the biblical text.

Usage: The term מִגְרָעָה is used in the context of architectural descriptions, specifically in the construction of the temple, to denote a ledge or offset that is part of the structure's design.

Context: • מִגְרָעָה appears in the context of Solomon's Temple construction as described in the Old Testament. It is specifically mentioned in 1 Kings 6:6, where it refers to the ledges or offsets in the temple's structure. These architectural features were part of the design to support the temple's side chambers without penetrating the temple walls, thus preserving the sanctity and integrity of the main structure.
• The use of מִגְרָעָה highlights the intricate and thoughtful design of the temple, reflecting the care taken to adhere to divine instructions. The ledges allowed for the construction of additional chambers while maintaining the temple's aesthetic and functional integrity.
• In a broader theological context, the term can symbolize the balance between functionality and sacredness, illustrating how practical design can coexist with spiritual purpose.

Forms and Transliterations

מִגְרָעוֹת֩ מגרעות miḡ·rā·‘ō·wṯ miḡrā‘ōwṯ migraOt

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 6:6
HEB: רָחְבָּ֑הּ כִּ֡י מִגְרָעוֹת֩ נָתַ֨ן לַבַּ֤יִת
NAS: he made offsets [in the wall] of the house
KJV: he made narrowed rests round about,
INT: wide for offsets made the house

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4052
1 Occurrence

miḡ·rā·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.