Lexical Definition
מָגַן mâgan (maw-gan') to deliver H:V
a denominative from מָגֵן
deliver.
- properly, to shield
- encompass with
- figuratively, to rescue, to hand safely over (i.e. surrender)
1) (Piel) to deliver up, give, deliver
See Greek: παραδίδωμι
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מָגַן verb only Pi`el deliver up, deliver (denominative from מָגֵן; on connection of meanings compare סָגַר) — Perfect מִגֵּן Gen 14:20 Imperfect 3 feminine singular suffix תְּמַגְּנֶ֑ךָּ Prov 4:9 אֲמַגֶּנְךָ Hos 11:8 — deliver up to adversary Gen 14:20; Hos 11:8 + Isa 64:6* ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Ew Che and others וַתְּמַגְּנֵּנוּ for ᵑ0 וַתְּמגֵנוּ; also deliver, give, with accusative & suffix of indirect object Prov 4:9.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 14:20 |
| Proverbs | 4:9 |
| Isaiah | 64:6* |
| Hosea | 11:8 |