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מָגַן H4042

H4042 is the Hebrew word מָגַן, transliterated mâgan and said maw-gan'. The King James Version most often renders it delivered.

Word: מָגַןTransliteration: mâganSaid: maw-gan'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

properly, to shield; encompass with; figuratively, to rescue, to hand safely over (i.e. surrender).

Where it comes from

a denominative from H4043 (מָגֵן).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

delivered 1×how shall i deliver 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: deliver.

Verses using מָגַן

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 14:20 · KJV

And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

Hosea 11:8 · KJV

How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

Common questions

What does Strong's H4042 mean?

H4042 is the Hebrew word מָגַן (mâgan), meaning properly, to shield; encompass with; figuratively, to rescue, to hand safely over (i.e. surrender).

How is H4042 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it delivered (1 time), how shall i deliver (1 time).

How many times does H4042 appear in the Bible?

מָגַן (mâgan) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4042 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a denominative from H4043 (מָגֵן).

Nearby entries

H4039 · מְגִלָּה — a roll H4040 · מְגִלָּה — {a roll}H4041 · מְגַמָּה — properly, accumulation, i.e. impulse or direction H4043 · מָגֵן — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler)…H4044 · מְגִנָּה — a covering (in a bad sense), i.e. blindness…H4045 · מִגְעֶרֶת — reproof (i.e. curse)

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