4228. machagoreth

Lexicon

machagoreth: Belt, Girdle

Original Word: מַחֲגֹרֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: machagoreth
Pronunciation: mah-khah-go'-reth
Phonetic Spelling: (makh-ag-o'-reth)
Definition: Belt, Girdle
Meaning: a girdle

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

girding

From chagar; a girdle -- girding.

see HEBREW chagar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chagar
Definition
girding, cincture
NASB Translation
donning (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַחֲגֹ֫רֶת noun feminine a girding, cincture, only construct; תַּחַת מְּתִיגִּיל מַחֲגֹרֶת שָׂ֑ק Isaiah 3:24 instead of a mantle a girding of sackcloth.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָגַר (chagar), meaning "to gird" or "to bind."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2223: ζώνη (zōnē) • A belt or girdle, used similarly in the New Testament to denote a belt worn around the waist.
• Strong's Greek Number 4024: περιζώννυμι (perizōnnymi) • To gird or to fasten with a belt, often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe preparation or readiness.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מַחֲגֹרֶת, its origins, usage, and significance within the biblical context, as well as its Greek counterparts in the New Testament.

Usage: The term מַחֲגֹרֶת appears in the context of clothing and attire, specifically referring to a girdle or belt used to secure garments.

Context: • The Hebrew term מַחֲגֹרֶת (machgoret) is used in the Old Testament to denote a girdle or belt, an essential part of ancient Near Eastern attire. Girdles were commonly worn by both men and women and served both practical and symbolic purposes. They were used to fasten garments, allowing for ease of movement, and often signified readiness for action or service.
• In biblical times, girdles could be made from various materials, including leather, cloth, or more luxurious fabrics for those of higher status. They were sometimes adorned with decorative elements, indicating wealth or position.
• The girdle is mentioned in several biblical passages, highlighting its importance in daily life and ceremonial contexts. For example, in Isaiah 3:24, the girdle is contrasted with a rope, symbolizing a reversal of fortune and status.
• The girdle also held symbolic significance in biblical literature, often representing strength, preparedness, and truth. In Ephesians 6:14, the Apostle Paul uses the imagery of a girdle to describe the "belt of truth" as part of the armor of God, emphasizing the importance of truth in the believer's life.

Forms and Transliterations

מַחֲגֹ֣רֶת מחגרת ma·ḥă·ḡō·reṯ machaGoret maḥăḡōreṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 3:24
HEB: וְתַ֥חַת פְּתִיגִ֖יל מַחֲגֹ֣רֶת שָׂ֑ק כִּי־
NAS: of fine clothes, a donning of sackcloth;
KJV: and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth;
INT: Instead of fine A donning of sackcloth and branding

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4228
1 Occurrence

ma·ḥă·ḡō·reṯ — 1 Occ.