Strong's Lexicon megerah: Saw Original Word: מְגֵרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּרַר (garar), meaning "to drag" or "to saw." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "megerah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of a saw is more culturally and contextually specific to Hebrew texts. However, tools and instruments are mentioned in the New Testament, reflecting similar themes of craftsmanship and labor. Usage: The Hebrew word "megerah" refers to a tool used for cutting, specifically a saw. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe an instrument for woodworking or cutting materials. The term is used in a literal sense to denote a physical tool. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, woodworking was a common trade, and tools like the saw were essential for constructing buildings, crafting furniture, and creating various wooden implements. The saw, as a tool, symbolizes craftsmanship and the ability to shape and form materials for practical and artistic purposes. The use of a saw would have been familiar to the Israelites, reflecting the agrarian and artisan culture of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom garar Definition a saw NASB Translation axes (1), saws (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְגֵרָה noun feminine saw (Late Hebrew id., perhaps from its harsh dragging sound) — מְגֵרָה 2 Samuel 12:31 a + 2 t.; plural מְגֵרוֺת 1 Chronicles 20:3 (< מַגְזְרוֺת 2 Samuel 12:31 b) — saw, used in cutting stone מְגֹרָרוֺת בַּמְּגֵרָה 1 Kings 7:9; used in torture (or as tools for enforced labour) of captives 2 Samuel 12:31 a 1 Chronicles 20:3 a. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance axe, saw From garar; a saw -- axe, saw. see HEBREW garar Forms and Transliterations בַּ֠מְּגֵרָה בַּמְּגֵרָ֖ה בַּמְּגֵרָ֜ה במגרה וּבַמְּגֵר֔וֹת ובמגרות bam·mə·ḡê·rāh Bammegerah bamməḡêrāh ū·ḇam·mə·ḡê·rō·wṯ ūḇamməḡêrōwṯ uvammegeRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:31 HEB: הוֹצִ֗יא וַיָּ֣שֶׂם בַּ֠מְּגֵרָה וּבַחֲרִצֵ֨י הַבַּרְזֶ֜ל NAS: were in it, and set [them] under saws, sharp KJV: that [were] therein, and put [them] under saws, and under harrows INT: brought and set saws sharp iron 1 Kings 7:9 1 Chronicles 20:3 1 Chronicles 20:3 4 Occurrences |
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