מַגָּל
mag.galsickleHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
from an unused root meaning to reap; a sickle
Traditional renderings: sickle.
Traditional renderings: sickle.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מַגָּל:
- δρέπανονdrepanon“sickle”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Jeremiah 50:16מַגָּ֖ל · the sickleCut off the sower from Babylon, and the one who wields the sickle at harvest time. In the face of the oppressor’s sword, each will turn to his own people, each will flee to his own land.
- Joel 3:13מַגָּ֔ל · the sickleSwing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great.