Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4050

Strong's H4050 · Hebrew

מְגֵרָה

mᵉgêrâh · /meg-ay-raw'/

Number
H4050
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מְגֵרָה
Transliteration
mᵉgêrâh
Pronunciation
meg-ay-raw'
KJV occurrences
3 verses

Definition

a saw

KJV: axe, saw.

Root / derivation: from H1641 (גָּרַר);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְגֵרָה across 3 verses.

saws3×
axes1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Samuel1 verse
1 Kings1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4050 (mᵉgêrâh) mean?

a saw

How many times does H4050 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4050 (מְגֵרָה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “saws.”

How is mᵉgêrâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4050 is rendered as “saws” (3×), “axes” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word מְגֵרָה come from?

from H1641 (גָּרַר);