Strong's Lexicon manul: Lock, bolt Original Word: מַנְעוּל Word Origin: Derived from the root נָעַל (na'al), meaning "to lock" or "to shut." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "manul," the concept of locking or securing is present in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 16:19, where the authority to "bind" and "loose" is given, symbolizing spiritual authority and security. Usage: The term "manul" refers to a lock or bolt, typically used to secure doors or gates. It signifies a mechanism of protection and security, preventing unauthorized access. In the biblical context, it often symbolizes safety, privacy, and the safeguarding of valuable or sacred spaces. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, locks and bolts were essential for securing homes, city gates, and sacred spaces like the Temple. They were typically made of wood or metal and represented a significant advancement in security technology. The use of locks was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures, reflecting the need for protection against theft and invasion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naal Definition a bolt NASB Translation bolt (1), bolts (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַנְעוּל noun [masculine] bolt; — absolute ׳כַּמּוֺת הַמּ Songs 5:5 (of house-door); plural suffix מַנְעוּלָיו Nehemiah 3:3, מַנְעֻלָיו Nehemiah 3:6; Nehemiah 3:13; Nehemiah 3:14; Nehemiah 3:15, all of city- gates, in phrase ׳דַּלְתֹתָיו (וּ)מַנ וּבְרִיחָיו. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lock Or maniul {man-ool'}; from na'al; a bolt -- lock. see HEBREW na'al Forms and Transliterations הַמַּנְעֽוּל׃ המנעול׃ וּמַנְעֻלָ֖יו ומנעליו מַנְעֻלָ֖יו מַנְעוּלָ֖יו מנעוליו מנעליו ham·man·‘ūl hamman‘ūl hammanUl man‘ulāw man‘ūlāw man·‘u·lāw man·‘ū·lāw manuLav ū·man·‘u·lāw ūman‘ulāw umanuLavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:3 HEB: וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו מַנְעוּלָ֖יו וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ ס NAS: its doors with its bolts and bars. KJV: the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars INT: and hung doors bolts and bars Nehemiah 3:6 Nehemiah 3:13 Nehemiah 3:14 Nehemiah 3:15 Songs 5:5 6 Occurrences |
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