◄ 4485. manginah ►
Strong's Lexicon manginah: Melody, Music, Song Original Word: מַנְגִּינָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: mangiynah Pronunciation: man-ghee-NAH Phonetic Spelling: (man-ghee-naw') Definition: Melody, Music, Song Meaning: a satire Word Origin: Derived from the root נָגַן (nagan), which means "to play a stringed instrument" or "to make music." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of music and melody can be related to Greek terms such as ψαλμός (psalmos, Strong's G5568), which refers to a psalm or song sung to the accompaniment of a harp. Usage: The term "manginah" refers to a melody or tune, often associated with music played on stringed instruments. It conveys the idea of a musical composition or a song, typically used in a worship or celebratory context. The word emphasizes the musical aspect of worship and the role of music in expressing devotion and praise to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in religious and communal life. The Levites, who were responsible for temple worship, often used stringed instruments to accompany psalms and hymns. Music was an integral part of festivals, celebrations, and worship services, serving as a means to express joy, lament, and reverence. The use of "manginah" highlights the importance of melody in the spiritual and cultural practices of the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from nagan Definition (mocking, derisive) song NASB Translation mocking song (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַנְגִּינָה] noun feminine (mocking, derisive) song (compare foregoing); — מַנְגִּינָתָם Lamentations 3:63, i.e. subject of their mocking song. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance music From nagan; a satire -- music. see HEBREW nagan Forms and Transliterations מַנְגִּינָתָֽם׃ מנגינתם׃ man·gî·nā·ṯām manginaTam mangînāṯām Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Lamentations 3:63 HEB: הַבִּ֔יטָה אֲנִ֖י מַנְגִּינָתָֽם׃ ס NAS: and their rising; I am their mocking song. KJV: and their rising up; I [am] their musick. INT: Look I am their mocking 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4485 1 Occurrence man·gî·nā·ṯām — 1 Occ.