The meaning of “מַרְגְלָה”
Understanding margᵉlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
denominative from רֶגֶל feet. Compare מְרַאֲשָׁה. - (plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot,...
מַרְגְלָה
denominative from רֶגֶל feet. Compare מְרַאֲשָׁה. - (plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself 1) place of the feet, feet
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 3:4 | “And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.” Word: מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh) | |
| Ruth 3:7 | “And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.” Word: מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh) | |
| Ruth 3:8 | “And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.” Word: מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh) | |
| Ruth 3:14 | “And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.” Word: מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh) | |
| Daniel 10:6 | “His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.” Word: מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh) |
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