מַרְגְּלוֹת
mar.ge.lah
feet
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "mar.gel.ah" (H4772) refers to the physical parts of the human body known as the "feet". This word is used 5 times in the Bible. Notably, the use of "mar.gel.ah" in the biblical text appears to emphasize the physical nature and action of the feet, suggesting a focus on movement, mobility, and action. The specific contexts of its usage are not provided, but we can infer that the feet were considered significant enough to warrant explicit mention. Understanding "mar.gel.ah" as a designation for the feet allows us to appreciate the human focus of the biblical narrative, with its attention to physical experiences and actions. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder that the biblical text grapples with everyday life, highlighting the intricate relationships between physical, social, and spiritual realities.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches. His arms and his feet were like burnished bronze. The voice of his words was like the voice of a multitude.
Ruth 3:4It shall be, when he lies down, that you shall note the place where he is lying. Then you shall go in, uncover his feet, and lay down. Then he will tell you what to do.”
Ruth 3:7When Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. She came softly, uncovered his feet, and laid down.
Ruth 3:8At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Ruth 3:14She lay at his feet until the morning, then she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”