Definition
a denominative from H4043; properly, to shield; encompass with; figuratively, to rescue, to hand safely over (i.e. surrender)
Traditional renderings: deliver.
Traditional renderings: deliver.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מָגַן:
- παραδίδωμιparadidōmi“to deliver”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Genesis 14:20מִגֵּ֥ן · has delivered…and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
- Proverbs 4:9תְּמַגְּנֶֽךָּ׃ · she will present youShe will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”
- Hosea 11:8אֲמַגֶּנְךָ֙ · How could I surrender youHow could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!