Strong's H4772 · Hebrew
מַרְגְלָה
margᵉlâh · /mar-ghel-aw'/
Definition
(plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself
KJV: feet. Compare H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה).
Root / derivation: denominative from H7272 (רֶגֶל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַרְגְלָה across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ruth4 verses
And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do. uncover: or, lift up the clothes that are on
Ruth 3:7And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
Ruth 3:8And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. turned: or, took hold on
Ruth 3:14And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4772 (margᵉlâh) mean?
(plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself
How many times does H4772 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4772 (מַרְגְלָה) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “feet.”
How is margᵉlâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4772 is rendered as “feet” (5×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַרְגְלָה come from?
denominative from H7272 (רֶגֶל);