Lexical Definition
מַגְדִּיאֵל Magdîyʼêl (mag-dee-ale') Magdiel N:N-M-P
from מֶגֶד and אֵל; preciousness of God
Magdiel.
- § Magdiel = "prince of God"
- Magdiel, an Idumaean
1) a descendant of Esau and one of the chiefs of Edom
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מַגְדִּיאֵ֖ל | Magdiel | Gen.36.43 • 1Chr.1.54 |
| Μαγεδιήλ | Magdiel | LXX.Gen.36.43 • LXX.1Chr.1.54 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.43
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מַגְדִּיאֵל proper name, masculine a chief of Edom, Gen 36:43 = 1Chr 1:54 ᵐ5B Μεδιηλ (Chronicles), ᵐ5A Μετοδιηλ (Genesis), Μαγεδιηλ (Chronicles, compare ᵐ5L) — (compare Sabean מגדעל DerenbÉtudes i. 65, Palmyrene מגדֹת (? מגרת) CookAramaic Glossary 70). מְגִדּוֺ, מְגִדּוֺן see גדד. מִגְדָּל, מִגְדּוֺל, מִגְדֹּל see גדל. מָגוֺג proper name see גוג. I, II. מָגוֺר, מְגוֺרָה, מְגוּרָה see I, III. גור. [מַגְזֵרָה] see גזר. מַגָּל see נגל. מְגִלָּה see גלל. [מְגַמָּה] see גמם. מָגֵן, מִגֵּן, מְגִנָּה see גנן. מִגְעֶ֫רֶת see גער. מַגֵּפָה see נגף.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:43 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:54 |
Profile
Male • From Edom • Edomite chief descended from Esau
Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Magdiel was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac (Gen.36.43; 1Ch.1.54).
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.43;
- only referred to as Magdiel מַגְדִּיאֵל.
Magdiel is mentioned in the lists of Edomite chiefs found in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1. He is identified as one of the chiefs of Edom, a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.36.43; 1Ch.1.54). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir, south of the Dead Sea. The lists of Edomite chiefs provide a record of the political and social structure of Edom, highlighting the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership. Magdiel's inclusion in these lists suggests that he held a position of authority and influence within the Edomite community. However, no further details are provided about his personal life, achievements, or the specific period of his leadership. The mention of Magdiel in these genealogical records serves to establish the continuity of Esau's descendants and their role in the history of the region.
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