Original Word: מַרְגֵּעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: marge`ah
Pronunciation: mar-gay'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (mar-gay-aw')
Definition: Rest, ease, quiet
Meaning: rest

refreshing

From raga'; rest -- refreshing.

see HEBREW raga'

Word Origin
from raga
Definition
a rest, repose
NASB Translation
repose (1).

מִרְגֵּעָה noun feminine rest, repose (poetry), Isaiah 28:12 וְלאֹ אָבוּא שְׁמוֺעַ ׳אֲשֶׁר אָמַר זאֹת הַמּ ("" חַמְּנוּחָת).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָגַע (raga), which means "to rest" or "to be at rest."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 372: ἀνάπαυσις (anapausis) • meaning rest, cessation, or refreshment.
• Strong's Greek Number 2663: κατάπαυσις (katapausis) • meaning rest, a place of rest, or a state of rest.

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of rest and are used in the New Testament to describe spiritual rest and the ultimate rest found in Christ.

Usage: This term is used in the context of describing a condition or location characterized by restfulness or peace. It is often associated with a cessation of activity or disturbance, providing a sense of calm and relief.

Context: מַרְגֵּעָה (margea) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term denoting rest or repose. It is closely related to the concept of Sabbath rest, which is a divinely ordained period of cessation from labor, intended for physical and spiritual renewal. The root רָגַע (raga) suggests a calming or settling effect, which is reflected in the noun form as a state of tranquility. In the biblical narrative, rest is often portrayed as a gift from God, providing relief from the burdens of life and an opportunity for reflection and worship. The term מַרְגֵּעָה underscores the importance of rest in the rhythm of life, aligning with the broader biblical theme of finding peace and restoration in God's presence.

הַמַּרְגֵּעָ֑ה המרגעה ham·mar·gê·‘āh hammargê‘āh hammargeAhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts