Strong's H4043 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מָגֵן (mâgên)

Pronunciation: maw-gane'

POS: maw-gane' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: also (in plural) feminine ; from ;

Definition: also (in plural) feminine מְגִנָּה; from גָּנַן; a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile; [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield.

KJV Usage: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) shield, buckler

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G484
• GREEK G996
• GREEK G2375
• GREEK G2900
• GREEK G3696

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