Strong's Lexicon madregah: Step, stair, ascent Original Word: מַדְרֵגָה Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּרַג (darag), meaning "to step" or "to tread." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἀνάβασις (anabasis), meaning "ascent" or "going up." Usage: The term "madregah" refers to a physical step or stair, often used in the context of ascending or descending. It can also metaphorically imply a level or stage in a process or journey. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, steps and stairs were significant in both practical and symbolic contexts. They were essential in architecture, particularly in temples, palaces, and homes. Symbolically, steps could represent spiritual ascent or progress, reflecting one's journey towards God or moral improvement. The concept of ascending steps was often associated with approaching sacred spaces, such as the Temple in Jerusalem. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition steep place, a steep NASB Translation steep pathway (1), steep pathways (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַדְרֵגָה noun feminine steep place, steep, — ׳מ Songs 2:14 ("" סֶ֫לַע), plural הַמַּדְרֵגוֺת Ezekiel 38:20 ("" ההרים and חומה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stair, steep place From an unused root meaning to step; properly, a step; by implication, a steep or inaccessible place -- stair, steep place. Forms and Transliterations הַמַּדְרֵג֔וֹת הַמַּדְרֵגָ֔ה המדרגה המדרגות ham·maḏ·rê·ḡāh ham·maḏ·rê·ḡō·wṯ hammadreGah hammaḏrêḡāh hammadreGot hammaḏrêḡōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 2:14 HEB: הַסֶּ֗לַע בְּסֵ֙תֶר֙ הַמַּדְרֵגָ֔ה הַרְאִ֙ינִי֙ אֶת־ NAS: In the secret place of the steep pathway, Let me see KJV: in the secret [places] of the stairs, let me see INT: of the rock the secret of the steep see your form Ezekiel 38:20 2 Occurrences |
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