Magor is a term found in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the concept of fear, terror, or panic. The name is most notably connected to the prophetic writings of Jeremiah, where it is used in the phrase "Magor-missabib," meaning "terror on every side."

Biblical References:

1. Jeremiah 20:3-4 : The prophet Jeremiah uses the term "Magor-missabib" in a confrontation with Pashhur, the priest and chief officer in the house of the Lord. After Pashhur had Jeremiah beaten and put in stocks, Jeremiah prophesied against him, saying, "The next day, when Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks, Jeremiah said to him, 'The LORD does not call you Pashhur, but Magor-missabib. For this is what the LORD says: I will make you a terror to yourself and all your friends. They will fall by the sword of their enemies while you look on. I will give all Judah into the hands of the king of Babylon, who will carry them away to Babylon or put them to the sword.'"

2. Jeremiah 6:25 : The term is also implied in the broader context of Jeremiah's prophecies concerning the impending judgment on Judah. "Do not go out into the field; do not walk on the road. For the enemy has a sword; there is terror on every side."

3. Jeremiah 46:5 : The imagery of terror is further echoed in the description of the defeat of Egypt: "Why have I seen them dismayed? They are retreating; their warriors are defeated. They flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side, declares the LORD."

Theological Significance:

In the context of Jeremiah's prophecies, "Magor" and its associated phrase "Magor-missabib" serve as a powerful symbol of divine judgment and the overwhelming fear that accompanies it. The use of this term underscores the seriousness of God's warnings to His people and their leaders. It reflects the consequences of disobedience and the inevitable fulfillment of God's prophetic word.

Historical Context:

Jeremiah's ministry occurred during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, marked by political instability and the looming threat of Babylonian conquest. The prophet's messages often contained themes of impending doom and calls for repentance. The term "Magor" captures the essence of the fear and chaos that would ensue as a result of the nation's unfaithfulness to God.

Linguistic Notes:

The Hebrew word "Magor" (מָגוֹר) is derived from the root "גור" (gur), which conveys the idea of fear or dread. The compound "Magor-missabib" combines "Magor" with "missabib" (מִסָּבִיב), meaning "on every side" or "all around," thus intensifying the sense of pervasive terror.

Application for Believers:

For contemporary readers, the concept of "Magor" serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment. It calls believers to a life of obedience and reverence for God, recognizing that His warnings are not to be taken lightly. The term also encourages trust in God's sovereignty, even amidst fear and uncertainty, knowing that He is ultimately in control.4036. Magor Missabib -- "terror on every side," an expression ...
Magor Missabib. 4035, 4036. Magor Missabib. 4037 . "terror on every side,"
an expression coined by Jeremiah. Transliteration: Magor ...
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4033. magor -- a sojourning place, dwelling place, a sojourning
magor or magur. 4032, 4033. magor or magur. 4034 . a sojourning place,
dwelling place, a sojourning. Transliteration: magor or ...
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4032. magor -- fear, terror
magor or magur. 4031, 4032. magor or magur. 4033 . fear, terror. Transliteration:
magor or magur Phonetic Spelling: (maw-gore') Short Definition: terror. ...
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4034. megorah -- fear, terror
... Word Origin fem. of magor Definition fear, terror NASB Word Usage fears (1), what
fears (1), what they dread (1). fear. Feminine of magowr; affright -- fear. ...
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The Hindrances to Mourning
... heart? (Deuteronomy 28:65, 66). Is it any joy for a man to be a
magor-missabib' (Jeremiah 20:4), a terror to himself? Surely of ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/9 the hindrances to mourning.htm

The Third Trumpet.
... find in Jer. C. xx. v.3, 4, "The Lord doth not call thy name Pashur, but
Magor Missabib, (ie fear on every side). "For thus saith ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mede/a key to the apocalypse/the third trumpet.htm

Index of Names and Subjects.
... Love, the Divine, 106, 348, 356, etc. Lowth, Bishop: "De Sacra Poesi Hebraeorum,"
33. Magor-Missabib, 192. Man and the new covenant, 367. Marti, 155, 184. ...
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Protest and Agony. (I, iv. 10, 19, vi. 11, xi. 18-xii. 6, xv. 10 ...
... When Pashhur put him in the stocks Jeremiah called him Magor Missabib,
Terror-all-round, for lo, I will make thee a terror to thyself and to all thy friends ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/1 protest and agony i.htm

Parables. (xiii, xviii-xx, xxxv. )
... XX.3. The Lord hath called thy name not Pashhur but Magor-Missabib, Terror-all-round.
4. For thus saith the Lord, Lo, I will make thee a terror to thyself and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/2 parables xiii xviii-xx xxxv.htm

Eutyches and Philip in Profundis
... magor-missabib , a terror to thyself on every side.'. The words of Philip's
curse smote like hail on the ear of the guilty Bishop. ...
/.../chapter lvi eutyches and philip.htm

Footnotes
... A woman in a rural parish calling on her minister to complain about the harshness
of the factor of the landlord said that he was a very Magor-Missabib. ...
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Magor (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Magor (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 20:3 It happened on the
next day, that Pashhur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. ...
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Magor-missabib (1 Occurrence)
Magor-missabib. Magormissabib, Magor-missabib. Magpiash . Easton's Bible
Dictionary ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MAGOR-MISSABIB. ...
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Magormissabib (1 Occurrence)
... come upon him. Pashur was to be carried to Babylon, and there die. Int.
Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MAGOR-MISSABIB. ma'-gor-mis'-a ...
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Magog (5 Occurrences)

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Magpiash (1 Occurrence)

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Pashur (12 Occurrences)
... On being set free in the morning, Jeremiah went to Pashur (Jeremiah 20:3, 5), and
announced to him that God had changed his name to Magor-missabib, ie, "terror ...
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Cause-of-fear-on-every-side (1 Occurrence)
... loose. Then Jeremiah said to him, The Lord has given you the name of
Magor-missabib (Cause-of-fear-on-every-side), not Pashhur. (BBE). ...
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Terror (137 Occurrences)
... Then Jeremiah said to him, The Lord has given you the name of Magor-missabib
(Cause-of-fear-on-every-side), not Pashhur. (See RSV). ...
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