Lexical Definition
מָנוֹר mânôwr (maw-nore') loom-beam H:N-M
from נִיר
beam.
- a yoke (properly, for plowing), i.e. the frame of aloom
1) beam
1a) beam (carrying the heddles in a loom)
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| כִּמְנוֹר֙ | like a beam of | 1Sam.17.7 |
| כִּמְנ֣וֹר | like a beam of | 1Chr.11.23 |
| כִּמְנ֖וֹר | like a beam of | 2Sam.21.19 • 1Chr.20.5 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מָנוֺר] noun masculine beam (probably round) carrying the heddles (in loom), = Latin jugum, so GFMl.c.; — only construct in phrase כִּמְנוֺר אֹרְגִים beam of weavers 1Sam 17:7; 2Sam 21:19 = 1Chr 20:5; 1Chr 11:23, all simile of thick and heavy shaft of spear.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 17:7 |
| 2 Samuel | 21:19 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:23 · 20:5 |