Strong's Lexicon Migdal-eder: Tower of the Flock Original Word: מִגְדַּל־עֵדֶר Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: מִגְדָּל (migdal) meaning "tower" and עֵדֶר (eder) meaning "flock." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Migdal-eder in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew location name. However, related concepts of "tower" and "flock" can be found in Greek words such as πύργος (pyrgos, G4444) for "tower" and ποίμνιον (poimnion, G4167) for "flock." Usage: Migdal-eder refers to a specific location mentioned in the Bible, traditionally understood as a watchtower or lookout point for shepherds overseeing their flocks. It is often associated with pastoral settings and the care of sheep. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, towers were commonly used in agricultural and pastoral settings to provide a vantage point for overseeing fields and flocks. Migdal-eder, "Tower of the Flock," is believed to have been located near Bethlehem, a region known for its shepherding activities. This location holds significance in Jewish tradition as a place where sacrificial lambs were raised for temple offerings, linking it to themes of sacrifice and redemption. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom migdal and eder Definition "flock tower," a tower near Bethlehem NASB Translation tower of Eder (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִגְדַּלעֵֿ֫דֶר proper name (flock-tower) shepherd's watch-tower near Bethlehem Genesis 35:21; Micah 4:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Migdal-eder, tower of the flock From migdal and eder; tower of a flock; Migdal-Eder, a place in Palestine -- Migdal-eder, tower of the flock. see HEBREW migdal see HEBREW eder Forms and Transliterations עֵֽדֶר׃ עדר׃ ‘ê·ḏer ‘êḏer EderLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:21 HEB: מֵהָ֖לְאָה לְמִגְדַּל־ עֵֽדֶר׃ NAS: his tent beyond the tower of Eder. KJV: beyond the tower of Edar. INT: his tent beyond the tower |
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