מַרְגְּלוֹת
mar.ge.lahfeetHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine5 occurrences2 books5 verses
Definition
denominative from H7272; (plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself
Traditional renderings: feet. Compare H4763.
Traditional renderings: feet. Compare H4763.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מַרְגְּלוֹת:
- πούςpous“foot”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Ruth 3:4מַרְגְּלֹתָ֖יו · his feetWhen he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.”
- Ruth 3:7מַרְגְּלֹתָ֖יו · his feetAfter Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
- Ruth 3:8מַרְגְּלֹתָֽיו׃ · at his feetAt midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
- Ruth 3:14מַרְגְּלֹתָו · at his feetSo she lay down at his feet until morning, but she got up before anyone else could recognize her. Then Boaz said, “Do not let it be known that a woman came to the threshing floor.”
- Daniel 10:6וּמַרְגְּלֹתָ֔יו · and legsHis body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.