Strong's Lexicon magan: Shield Original Word: מָגַן Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּנַן (ganan), meaning "to cover" or "to protect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2375 (θυρεός, thyreos) - Refers to a large shield, used in the New Testament to describe the "shield of faith" in Ephesians 6:16. Usage: The Hebrew word "magan" primarily refers to a physical shield used in battle, symbolizing protection and defense. In a broader sense, it is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe God's protection over His people. The shield is a symbol of safety, security, and divine safeguarding. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, a shield was an essential part of a warrior's armor, providing defense against enemy attacks. Shields were typically made of wood, leather, or metal and were used in various sizes and shapes. The concept of God as a shield reflects the cultural understanding of divine protection, where God is seen as a warrior defending His people against spiritual and physical threats. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from magen Definition to deliver up, deliver NASB Translation delivered (2), present (1), surrender (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָגַן verb only Pi`el deliver up, deliver (denominative from מָגֵן; on connection of meanings compare סָגַר) — Perfect מִגֵּן Genesis 14:20; Imperfect3feminine singular suffix תְּמַגְּנֶ֑ךָּ Proverbs 4:9 אֲמַגֶּנְךָ Hosea 11:8; — deliver up to adversary Genesis 14:20; Hosea 11:8 + Isaiah 64:6 ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Ew Che and others וַתְּמַגְּנֵּנוּ for ᵑ0 וַתְּמגֵנוּ; also deliver, give, with accusative & suffix of indirect object Proverbs 4:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deliver A denominative from magen; properly, to shield; encompass with; figuratively, to rescue, to hand safely over (i.e. Surrender) -- deliver. see HEBREW magen Forms and Transliterations אֲמַגֶּנְךָ֙ אמגנך מִגֵּ֥ן מגן תְּמַגְּנֶֽךָּ׃ תמגנך׃ ’ă·mag·gen·ḵā ’ămaggenḵā amaggenCha mig·gên migGen miggên tə·mag·gə·ne·kā temaggeNeka təmaggənekāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 14:20 HEB: עֶלְי֔וֹן אֲשֶׁר־ מִגֵּ֥ן צָרֶ֖יךָ בְּיָדֶ֑ךָ NAS: Who has delivered your enemies KJV: God, which hath delivered thine enemies INT: Most Who has delivered your enemies your hand Proverbs 4:9 Hosea 11:8 3 Occurrences |
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