What does מָגוּר (māgûr) mean in the Bible?
מָגוּר (māgûr): Transitional dwelling emphasizing foreign status or impermanence, even when physically permanent
Hebrew · H4033
מָגוּר
A temporary abode ; by extension, a permanent residence
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מָגוּרH4033
Pronunciationmāgûr
What does מָגוּר (māgûr) mean in the Bible?
מָגוּר (māgûr): Transitional dwelling emphasizing foreign status or impermanence, even when physically permanent
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How does the BSB render H4033?
The BSB source-word alignment has 11 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include . . . (1), had resided (1), in their homes (1), in which they dwell (1), My travels (1).
Where does מָגוּר (māgûr) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Genesis 17:8. Its strongest book concentrations include Genesis (6), Psalms (2), Exodus (1), Ezekiel (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders It. . .1×Exodus 6:4
had resided1×Genesis 37:1
in their homes1×Psalms 55:15
in which they dwell1×Ezekiel 20:38
My travels1×Genesis 47:9
of my pilgrimage1×Psalms 119:54
of the travels1×Genesis 47:9
where he once lived1×Job 18:19
where they stayed1×Genesis 36:7
where you are residing1×Genesis 17:8
where you dwell as a foreigner1×Genesis 28:4
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Genesis 17:8מְגֻרֶ֗יךָtowhere you are residingNoun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singularGenesis 28:4מְגֻרֶ֔יךָtowhere you dwell as a foreignerNoun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singularGenesis 36:7מְגֽוּרֵיהֶם֙towhere they stayedNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine pluralGenesis 37:1מְגוּרֵ֣יtohad residedNoun - masculine plural constructGenesis 47:9מְגוּרַ֔יtoMy travelsNoun - masculine plural construct | first person common singularGenesis 47:9מְגוּרֵיהֶֽם׃toof the travelsNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine pluralExodus 6:4מְגֻרֵיהֶ֖םto. . .Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine pluralJob 18:19בִּמְגוּרָֽיו׃towhere he once livedPreposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singularPsalms 55:15בִּמְגוּרָ֣םtoin their homesPreposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine pluralPsalms 119:54מְגוּרָֽי׃toof my pilgrimageNoun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Usage map
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First aligned rowGenesis 17:8
Aligned rows11
Books represented5
Genesis6Exodus1Job1Psalms2Ezekiel1
Source forms
מְגֽוּרֵיהֶם֙2xmə·ḡū·rê·hemGenesis 36:7, Ezekiel 20:38
בִּמְגוּרָֽיו׃1xbim·ḡū·rāwJob 18:19
בִּמְגוּרָ֣ם1xbim·ḡū·rāmPsalms 55:15
מְגוּרֵ֣י1xmə·ḡū·rêGenesis 37:1
מְגוּרַ֔י1xmə·ḡū·rayGenesis 47:9
מְגוּרָֽי׃1xmə·ḡū·rāyPsalms 119:54
מְגוּרֵיהֶֽם׃1xmə·ḡū·rê·hemGenesis 47:9
מְגֻרֵיהֶ֖ם1xmə·ḡu·rê·hemExodus 6:4
Parsing patterns
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural4xGenesis 36:7, Genesis 47:9, Exodus 6:4, Ezekiel 20:38
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular2xGenesis 47:9, Psalms 119:54
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular2xGenesis 17:8, Genesis 28:4
Noun - masculine plural construct1xGenesis 37:1
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural1xPsalms 55:15
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular1xJob 18:19
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Transitional dwelling emphasizing foreign status or impermanence, even when physically permanent
Source Gloss
a temporary abode ; by extension, a permanent residence
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Transitional dwelling emphasizing foreign status or impermanence, even when physically permanent
a temporary abode; by extension, a permanent residence BDB: sojourning-place Usage: dwelling, pilgrimage, where sojourn, be a stranger. Compare 4032.
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Selected Scripture Witnesses
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Biblical Witnesses
Esau's permanent residence and settlement in the land of Seir
Israel's temporary abode in Egypt during famine, a foreign land of residence
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