Strong’s H4044

מְגִנָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mginnah

Pronunciation

meh-gin-nah'

Definition

Shield, Defense

Meaning

a covering, blindness, obduracy

Usage

The term "meginnah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a shield or a form of protection. It conveys the idea of defense and safety, often in a military context. The shield was a crucial part of ancient warfare, providing soldiers with protection against enemy attacks.

Bible references

Lamentations 3:65