Original Word: מִגְדָּנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: migdanah
Pronunciation: mig-daw-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (mig-daw-naw')
Definition: Choice gift, precious thing, delicacy
Meaning: preciousness, a gem

precious thing, present

From the same as meged; preciousness, i.e. A gem -- precious thing, present.

see HEBREW meged

Word Origin
from the same as meged
Definition
a choice or excellent thing
NASB Translation
choice presents (1), precious things (2), valuables (1).

[מִגְדָּנָה] noun feminine choice of excellent thing; — plural absolute מִגְדָּנוֺת, as gifts, Genesis 24:53; 2Chronicles 21:3; 32:23 ("" מִנְחָה), Ezra 1:6.

Word Origin: Derived from the root מִגְדָּן (migdān), which is related to the concept of preciousness or something valuable.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1390 (δωρεά, dorea): This Greek term refers to a gift or a present, often used in the New Testament to describe the gifts of God, particularly the gift of the Holy Spirit.
• G1435 (δῶρον, doron): This Greek word means a gift or offering, frequently used in the context of offerings made to God or gifts given to others as a sign of respect or honor.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, share a thematic connection with מִגְדָּנָה in the sense of conveying value, whether in the form of a physical gift or a spiritual blessing.

Usage: The word מִגְדָּנָה is used in the context of describing items of great value, often in relation to wealth or treasures. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote precious items or gems.

Context: מִגְדָּנָה (migdānāh) is a Hebrew term that signifies preciousness or a gem, reflecting the intrinsic value and beauty of certain objects. In the biblical context, it is used to describe items that are considered treasures, often associated with wealth and prosperity. The term is indicative of the cultural and economic significance of precious stones and materials in ancient times, where such items were not only symbols of wealth but also held ceremonial and religious importance. The use of מִגְדָּנָה in the scriptures underscores the appreciation for beauty and value, as well as the human inclination to seek and cherish what is deemed precious.

וּבַמִּגְדָּנ֑וֹת וּלְמִגְדָּנ֔וֹת וּמִ֨גְדָּנ֔וֹת וּמִ֨גְדָּנֹ֔ת ובמגדנות ולמגדנות ומגדנות ומגדנת ū·ḇam·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ ū·lə·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ ū·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ ū·miḡ·dā·nōṯ ūḇammiḡdānōwṯ ulemigdaNot ūləmiḡdānōwṯ uMigdaNot ūmiḡdānōṯ ūmiḡdānōwṯ uvammigdaNotInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts