Strong's Lexicon midrak: Footstool, place of treading Original Word: מִדְרָךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּרַךְ (darakh), meaning "to tread" or "to walk." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of a footstool is ὑποπόδιον (hupopodion), found in passages like Matthew 22:44 and Hebrews 1:13, which echo the imagery of Psalm 110:1. Usage: The term "midrak" refers to a place where one treads or walks, often used metaphorically to describe a footstool. In biblical contexts, it can denote a place of subjugation or humility, as a footstool is something beneath one's feet. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, a footstool was a symbol of authority and dominion. Kings and rulers often had footstools as part of their thrones, signifying their power over those who were metaphorically "under their feet." In the Hebrew Bible, the imagery of a footstool is used to convey God's sovereignty and the submission of His enemies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom darak Definition a treading or stepping place NASB Translation footstep* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִדְרָךְ] noun [masculine] treading- or stepping-place, place for the foot to tread on, only construct מִדְרַךְ כַּףרָֿ֑גֶל Deuteronomy 2:5 a treading-place for the sole of a foot (compare Deuteronomy 11:24 = Joshua 1:3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance footbreadth From darak; a treading, i.e. A place for stepping on -- (foot-)breadth. see HEBREW darak Forms and Transliterations מִדְרַ֣ךְ מדרך miḏ·raḵ midRach miḏraḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 2:5 HEB: מֵֽאַרְצָ֔ם עַ֖ד מִדְרַ֣ךְ כַּף־ רָ֑גֶל NAS: even [as little as] a footstep because INT: of their land even breadth branch A foot 1 Occurrence |
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