Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַגָּל”
Understanding maggâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sickle. - a sickle 1) sickle
H4038
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַגָּל
Phoneticmag-gawl'
Transliterationmaggâl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sickle. - a sickle 1) sickle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 50:16 | “Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land.” Word: מַגָּל (maggâl) | |
| Joel 3:13 | “Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.” Word: מַגָּל (maggâl) |
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