Original Word: מִנְעָל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: man`al
Pronunciation: min-ahl'
Phonetic Spelling: (man-awl')
Definition: Sandal, shoe
Meaning: a bolt

shoe

From na'al; a bolt -- shoe.

see HEBREW na'al

Word Origin
from naal
Definition
a bolt
NASB Translation
locks (1).

[מִנְעָל] noun masculine id., only suffix בַּרְזֶל וּנְחשֶׁת מִנְעָלֶ֑ךָ Deuteronomy 33:25 (song).

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָעַל (na'al), which means "to lock" or "to bolt."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a bolt or securing mechanism in the Hebrew Bible does not have a direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek New Testament. However, related Greek terms that convey the idea of locking or securing include:
• κλείς (kleis) • a key, which implies the ability to lock or unlock.
• κλείω (kleio) • to shut or close, often used in the context of doors or gates.

These Greek terms capture the essence of securing or locking, similar to the function of מִנְעָל in the Hebrew context.

Usage: The term מִנְעָל is used in the context of securing or locking doors, often referring to a physical mechanism that ensures the closure and security of an entrance.

Context: The Hebrew word מִנְעָל (min'al) appears in the context of ancient architectural and security practices. In biblical times, the concept of securing a dwelling or a city was of paramount importance, and the use of bolts or bars was a common method to achieve this. The term is used to describe the physical apparatus that would be employed to lock doors or gates, providing safety and protection from intruders.

In the Berean Standard Bible, מִנְעָל is referenced in passages that highlight the importance of security and the measures taken to protect valuable or sacred spaces. The use of a bolt, as indicated by מִנְעָל, symbolizes not only physical security but also the idea of safeguarding what is precious, whether it be a home, a city, or a place of worship.

The concept of a bolt is also metaphorically significant in biblical literature, often representing the idea of divine protection or the closing off of something by God's command. The imagery of a bolt can be seen as a representation of God's ability to secure and protect His people, as well as to close doors that no one can open without His will.

מִנְעָלֶ֑יךָ מנעליך min‘āleḵā min·‘ā·le·ḵā minaLeichaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts