4096. midrak

Lexicon

midrak: Footstool, place of treading

Original Word: מִדְרָךְ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: midrak
Pronunciation: mid-rawk'
Phonetic Spelling: (mid-rawk')
Definition: Footstool, place of treading
Meaning: a treading

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

footbreadth

From darak; a treading, i.e. A place for stepping on -- (foot-)breadth.

see HEBREW darak

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from darak
Definition
a treading or stepping place
NASB Translation
footstep* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מִדְרָךְ] noun [masculine] treading- or stepping-place, place for the foot to tread on, only construct מִדְרַךְ כַּףרָֿ֑גֶל Deuteronomy 2:5 a treading-place for the sole of a foot (compare Deuteronomy 11:24 = Joshua 1:3).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb דָּרַךְ (darakh), meaning "to tread" or "to march."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G968 (βάσανος, basanos), which refers to a touchstone or a test, often used metaphorically for torment or trial. While the Greek term does not directly translate to "treading," it shares a conceptual link in terms of pressure and testing, akin to the pressing or treading action described by מִדְרָךְ.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מִדְרָךְ, highlighting its etymological roots, biblical usage, and thematic significance within the scriptural narrative.

Usage: This term is used in the context of describing a place or action of treading, often metaphorically or literally referring to the act of walking or trampling.

Context: • The Hebrew word מִדְרָךְ (midrakh) appears in the Old Testament to denote a place or action associated with treading. It is a noun that conveys the concept of a path or area that is frequently walked upon or trampled. The root verb דָּרַךְ (darakh) is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of treading, marching, or pressing down with the feet, often in a military or agricultural context.
• In biblical literature, the imagery of treading can symbolize dominion, conquest, or judgment. For instance, the act of treading grapes in a winepress is a vivid metaphor for divine judgment or the exertion of power. The term מִדְרָךְ, while not frequently used, fits within this broader semantic field, emphasizing the physical and metaphorical implications of treading.
• The concept of treading is also significant in the context of ancient Near Eastern cultures, where pathways and roads were vital for trade, communication, and military campaigns. Thus, מִדְרָךְ can be understood as a term that encapsulates both the literal and symbolic aspects of movement and influence.

Forms and Transliterations

מִדְרַ֣ךְ מדרך miḏ·raḵ midRach miḏraḵ

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 2:5
HEB: מֵֽאַרְצָ֔ם עַ֖ד מִדְרַ֣ךְ כַּף־ רָ֑גֶל
NAS: even [as little as] a footstep because
INT: of their land even breadth branch A foot

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4096
1 Occurrence

miḏ·raḵ — 1 Occ.