The meaning of “מָגוּר”
Understanding mâgûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מָגֻר mâgur (maw-goor'); from גּוּר in the sense of lodging dwelling, pilgrimage, where sojourn, be a stranger. Compa...
מָגוּר
or מָגֻר mâgur (maw-goor'); from גּוּר in the sense of lodging dwelling, pilgrimage, where sojourn, be a stranger. Compare מָגוֹר. - a temporary abode - by extension, a permanent residence 1) sojourning place, dwelling-place, sojourning 1a) dwelling-place 1b) sojourning, lifetime
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:7 | “For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.” Word: מָגוּר (mâgûwr) | |
| Exodus 6:4 | “And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.” Word: מָגוּר (mâgûwr) | |
| Job 18:19 | “He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.” Word: מָגוּר (mâgûwr) | |
| Psalms 119:54 | “Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.” Word: מָגוּר (mâgûwr) | |
| Ezekiel 20:38 | “And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the Lord.” Word: מָגוּר (mâgûwr) |