Strong's Lexicon megraphah: Shovel, scraper Original Word: מִגְרָפָה Word Origin: Derived from the root גרף (garaph), meaning "to scrape" or "to sweep away." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of a "shovel" or "scraper" is more contextually tied to Hebrew temple practices. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with cleansing or purification. Usage: The term "megraphah" refers to a tool used for scraping or shoveling, often associated with the removal of ashes or debris. In the context of the tabernacle or temple, it would have been used for cleaning purposes, particularly in the maintenance of the altar. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite worship, the maintenance of the altar was a significant task. The altar was central to sacrificial rituals, and its upkeep was essential for the proper conduct of worship. Tools like the megraphah were necessary for removing ashes and ensuring that the altar remained clean and ready for offerings. This reflects the broader cultural emphasis on purity and order in worship practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom garaph Definition a shovel NASB Translation clods (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֶגְרָפָה] noun feminine shovel (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic מַגְרוֺפִיתָא; Arabic  (see Lane)) only plural מֶגְרְפֹתֵיהֶם Joel 1:17 (Thes clods, after Jewish interpreters, so AV RV, compare however MeiJoel 100 f; ᵐ5 Me ארותיהם their cribs, of cattle; meaning of clause dubious). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clod From garaph; something thrown off (by the spade), i.e. A clod -- clod. see HEBREW garaph Forms and Transliterations מֶגְרְפֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם מגרפתיהם meḡ·rə·p̄ō·ṯê·hem megreFoteiHem meḡrəp̄ōṯêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joel 1:17 HEB: פְרֻד֗וֹת תַּ֚חַת מֶגְרְפֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם נָשַׁ֙מּוּ֙ אֹֽצָר֔וֹת NAS: under their clods; The storehouses KJV: is rotten under their clods, the garners INT: the seeds under their clods are desolate the storehouses 1 Occurrence |
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