Biblica Analytica
H4773 Hebrew

מַרְגֵּמָה

mar.ge.mah

sling

Lexicon Entry

Definition
sling
Transliteration
mar.ge.mah
Strong's Number
H4773
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word מַרְגֵּמָה (mar.ge.mah) is a noun with a short definition of "sling." This single occurrence in the Bible suggests that the word is likely a specific term for a type of projectile-throwing device. The fact that it is a noun implies that it is a tangible object, rather than an action or concept. Given its definition as a "sling," it is likely that this word refers to a tool used for hunting or warfare, where stones or other projectiles were thrown using a strap or cord. The significance of this word lies in its specificity, providing a clear and concise term for a particular object used in ancient times.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4773
Lemma
מַרְגֵּמָה
Transliteration
mar.ge.mah
Definition
sling
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text