Strong’s H4037

מַגְזֵרָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

magzerah

Pronunciation

mag-zeh-RAH

Definition

Axe, cutting tool

Meaning

a cutting implement, a blade

Usage

The term "magzerah" refers to a tool used for cutting, typically an axe. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with tools used for chopping wood or cutting down trees. The word emphasizes the action of dividing or separating materials, which is consistent with its root meaning.

Bible references

2 Samuel 12:31