Mâgan — H4042

Definition

verb

properly, to shield; encompass with; figuratively, to rescue, to hand safely over (i.e. surrender)

1. (Piel) to deliver up, give, deliver

Usually translated as

deliver

Origin

a denominative from H4043

• Derived from Mâgên (H4043)

Greek equivalents

• paradídōmi (G3860)

Occurrences

Mâgan occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), Proverbs (1), Hosea (1)

• Genesis 14:20 — And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered (מִגֵּ֥ן) thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
• Proverbs 4:9 — She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver (תְּמַגְּנֶֽךָּ) to thee.
• Hosea 11:8 — How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver (אֲמַגֶּנְךָ֙) thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.