The meaning of “מַעְגָּל”
Understanding maʻgâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or feminine מַעְגָּלָה maʻgâlâh (mah-gaw-law'); from the same as עָגֹל going, path, trench, way(-side). - a track (liter...
מַעְגָּל
or feminine מַעְגָּלָה maʻgâlâh (mah-gaw-law'); from the same as עָגֹל going, path, trench, way(-side). - a track (literally or figuratively) - also a rampart (as circular) 1) entrenchment, track 1a) circumvallation, entrenchment 1b) track
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 26:5 | “And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him.” Word: מַעְגָּל (maʻgâl) | |
| Psalms 23:3 | “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Word: מַעְגָּל (maʻgâl) | |
| Proverbs 4:11 | “I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.” Word: מַעְגָּל (maʻgâl) | |
| Isaiah 59:8 | “The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace.” Word: מַעְגָּל (maʻgâl) |
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