Strong’s H4039

מְגִלָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mgillah

Pronunciation

meh-gil-LAH

Definition

Scroll, Roll

Meaning

a roll

Usage

The term "megillah" refers to a scroll, a rolled-up document made of parchment or papyrus, used for writing texts. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with important writings, such as legal documents, prophecies, or sacred texts. The scroll format was the primary medium for recording and preserving written material in ancient times.

Bible references

Psalm 40:7;Jeremiah 36:2;Jeremiah 36:4;Jeremiah 36:6;Jeremiah 36:14;Jeremiah 36:14;Jeremiah 36:20;Jeremiah 36:21;Jeremiah 36:23;Jeremiah 36:25;Jeremiah 36:27;Jeremiah 36:28;Jeremiah 36:28;Jeremiah 36:29;Jeremiah 36:32;Ezekiel 2:9;Ezekiel 3:1;Ezekiel 3:2;Ezekiel 3:3;Zechariah 5:1;Zechariah 5:2