מִגְדָּל
A tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum ; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers · an arrangement , i.e. muster (of animals)
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מִגְדָּל H4026 a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum ; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
עֵדֶר H5739 an arrangement , i.e. muster (of animals)
What does מִגְדָּל (migdal-eder) mean in the Bible?
מִגְדָּל · עֵדֶר is a Hebrew word meaning "a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum ; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers". castle, flower, tower. It connects royal restoration with shepherd imagery, anticipating messianic kingship. This term runs through the canonical themes of Canonical Anchor.
Full entry for מִגְדָּל (H4026, H5739) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Elevated structure functioning literally as fortification, metaphorically as place of strength or refuge
castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following.
Why This Word Matters
It connects royal restoration with shepherd imagery, anticipating messianic kingship. Micah 4:6-8
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
Cross-Language Connections
Greek words that correspond to or develop the meaning of this Hebrew word in the New Testament.