◄ 4067. madon ►
Strong's Lexicon madon: Strife, contention, dispute Original Word: מָדוֹן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: madown Pronunciation: mah-DONE Phonetic Spelling: (maw-dohn') Definition: extensiveness, height Meaning: The term מָדוֹן (madon) primarily denotes "strife" or "contention." It is used to describe situations of conflict, dispute, or quarrel. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb דּוּן (dun), which means to judge, contend, or strive. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for the concept of strife or contention can be found in Strong's Greek entries such as 2054 (ἔρις, eris), which also denotes strife, discord, or contention. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar themes of conflict and the importance of unity and peace within the Christian community. Usage: The word מָדוֹן appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe interpersonal conflicts and disputes. It is often used in the context of warnings against contentious behavior and the negative consequences of strife. Context: • מָדוֹן (madon) is a masculine noun that appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. It is frequently associated with the destructive nature of strife and the discord it brings to relationships and communities. The term is used in Proverbs to highlight the wisdom of avoiding quarrels and the folly of engaging in disputes. For example, Proverbs 17:14 (BSB) states, "Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so stop the dispute before it breaks out." This verse underscores the importance of resolving conflicts before they escalate. Additionally, Proverbs 26:21 (BSB) compares a contentious person to "charcoal to embers and wood to fire," illustrating how strife can fuel ongoing discord. The use of מָדוֹן in these contexts serves as a moral teaching, emphasizing the value of peace and the dangers of contentiousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin see middah. Brown-Driver-Briggs III. מָדוֺן noun [masculine] 2 Samuel 21:20 Qr, see I. מִדָּה. above מַדּוּעַ see ידע, p. 396. מְדוּרָה see דור. מִדְחֶה see דחה. [מַדְחֵפָה], מַדְחֵפֹת see דחף. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stature From the same as medev; extensiveness, i.e. Height -- stature. see HEBREW medev Forms and Transliterations מָדֹ֗ון מדון mā·ḏō·wn maDon māḏōwn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 21:20 HEB: [מָדִין כ] (מָדֹ֗ון ק) וְאֶצְבְּעֹ֣ת KJV: where was a man of [great] stature, that had on every hand INT: there was A man stature fingers hand 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4067 1 Occurrence mā·ḏō·wn — 1 Occ.