Strong’s H4026

מִגְדָּל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

migdal

Pronunciation

mig-DAWL or mig-daw-LAW

Definition

Tower

Meaning

a tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers

Usage

The Hebrew word "migdal" or "migdalah" refers to a tower, which can be a fortified structure used for defense, a watchtower, or a tall building. In the biblical context, towers were often part of city fortifications, serving as lookout points or places of refuge. The term can also be used metaphorically to denote strength and protection.

Bible references

Genesis 11:4;Genesis 11:5;Judges 8:9;Judges 8:17;Judges 9:46;Judges 9:47;Judges 9:49;Judges 9:51;Judges 9:51;Judges 9:52;Judges 9:52;2 Kings 9:17;2 Kings 17:9;2 Kings 18:8;1 Chronicles 27:25;2 Chronicles 14:7;2 Chronicles 26:9;2 Chronicles 26:10;2 Chronicles 26:15;2 Chronicles 27:4;2 Chronicles 32:5;Nehemiah 3:1;Nehemiah 3:1;Nehemiah 3:11;Nehemiah 3:25