◄ 4052. migraah ►
Strong's Lexicon migraah: Ledge, projection, offset Original Word: מִגְרָעָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: migra`ah Pronunciation: mig-rah-AH Phonetic Spelling: (mig-raw-aw') Definition: Ledge, projection, offset Meaning: a ledge, offset Word Origin: Derived from the root גרע (gara), meaning "to diminish" or "to take away." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of architectural features like ledges or projections can be related to Greek terms used in the New Testament to describe buildings or structures, such as "oikodome" (G3619), meaning "building" or "edifice." Usage: The term "migraah" refers to a ledge or a projection, often used in architectural contexts within the Hebrew Bible. It describes a structural feature that projects out from a wall or surface, typically serving a functional or decorative purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern architecture, ledges and projections were common features in construction. They could serve various purposes, such as supporting upper stories, providing aesthetic appeal, or offering practical utility like storage or seating. The use of such architectural elements reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of ancient builders in maximizing space and functionality. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gara Definition a recess, ledge NASB Translation offsets (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִגְרָעָה] noun feminine recess, rebatement (RV), i.e. ledge, only plural, נָתֵן מִגְרָעוֺת לבית 1 Kings 6:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance narrowed rest From gara'; a ledge or offset -- narrowed rest. see HEBREW gara' Forms and Transliterations מִגְרָעוֹת֩ מגרעות miḡ·rā·‘ō·wṯ miḡrā‘ōwṯ migraOt Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:6 HEB: רָחְבָּ֑הּ כִּ֡י מִגְרָעוֹת֩ נָתַ֨ן לַבַּ֤יִת NAS: he made offsets [in the wall] of the house KJV: he made narrowed rests round about, INT: wide for offsets made the house 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4052 1 Occurrence miḡ·rā·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.