The meaning of “מִגְדּוֹל”
Understanding Migdôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מִגְדֹּל Migdôl (mig-dole'); probably of Egyptian origin Migdol, tower. - § Migdol = "tower" - Migdol, a place in Egy...
מִגְדּוֹל
or מִגְדֹּל Migdôl (mig-dole'); probably of Egyptian origin Migdol, tower. - § Migdol = "tower" - Migdol, a place in Egypt n pr m 1) a fortified city on the Egyptian border n m 2) tower
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 14:2 | “Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pi–hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baal–zephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.” Word: מִגְדּוֹל (Migdôwl) | |
| Numbers 33:7 | “And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pi–hahiroth, which is before Baal–zephon: and they pitched before Migdol.” Word: מִגְדּוֹל (Migdôwl) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:51 | “He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. ” Word: מִגְדּוֹל (Migdôwl) | |
| Jeremiah 46:14 | “Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee.” Word: מִגְדּוֹל (Migdôwl) | |
| Ezekiel 30:6 | “Thus saith the Lord; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord God.” Word: מִגְדּוֹל (Migdôwl) |