Strong's Lexicon magzerah: Axe, cutting tool Original Word: מַגְזֵרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּזַר (gazar), meaning "to cut" or "to divide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "magzerah," related concepts can be found in terms like "πέλεκυς" (pelekus), meaning "axe," which appears in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts. Usage: The term "magzerah" refers to a tool used for cutting, typically an axe. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with tools used for chopping wood or cutting down trees. The word emphasizes the action of dividing or separating materials, which is consistent with its root meaning. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, tools like the magzerah were essential for daily life, particularly in agricultural and construction activities. Wood was a primary resource for building, fuel, and crafting various implements. The axe, therefore, was a symbol of both productivity and survival, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites. The use of such tools also had spiritual connotations, as they were sometimes mentioned in the context of idol destruction or preparing materials for sacred purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gazar Definition a cutting instrument, axe NASB Translation axes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַגְזֵרָה] noun feminine cutting instrument, axe — 2 Samuel 12:31 of David's treatment of captives, וַיָּשֶׂם בַּמְּגֵרָה ֗֗֗ וּבְמַגְזְרוֺת הַבַּרְזֶל. גֵחֲזִי see below גַּיְא גֹּ֫חִי see [ גִּיחַ, גּוֺחַ]. גחל (probably = kindle, burn). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blade, axe From gazar; a cutting implement, i.e. A blade -- axe. see HEBREW gazar Forms and Transliterations וּֽבְמַגְזְרֹ֣ת ובמגזרת ū·ḇə·maḡ·zə·rōṯ ūḇəmaḡzərōṯ uvemagzeRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:31 HEB: וּבַחֲרִצֵ֨י הַבַּרְזֶ֜ל וּֽבְמַגְזְרֹ֣ת הַבַּרְזֶ֗ל וְהֶעֱבִ֤יר NAS: and iron axes, and made them pass KJV: of iron, and under axes of iron, INT: sharp iron axes and iron pass 1 Occurrence |
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