מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh) — Feet

Hebrew word study: מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh), Strong's H4772. (plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself

HebrewStrong's H4772
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh)
Pronounced: mar-ghel-aw'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

(plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself

Word study
Derivation: denominative from H7272 (רֶגֶל);

KJV translation words: feet. Compare H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה).

Where this word appears

Strong's H4772 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ruth 3:4 and last appears in Daniel 10:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

feet his ×4and feet his ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

מַרְגְּלֹתָיו ×3וּמַרְגְּלֹתָיו ×1מַרְגְּלוֹתָיו ×1

Books where it appears most

Ruth ×4Daniel ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Ruth 3:4 — מַרְגְּלֹתָיו — feet his
  • Ruth 3:7 — מַרְגְּלֹתָיו — feet his
  • Ruth 3:8 — מַרְגְּלֹתָיו — feet his
  • Ruth 3:14 — מַרְגְּלוֹתָיו — feet his
  • Daniel 10:6 — וּמַרְגְּלֹתָיו — and feet his

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H7272 רֶגֶל (regel).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does margᵉlâh (H4772) mean?

(plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself.

How is H4772 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4772 as: feet. Compare H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה)..

How often does מַרְגְלָה (margᵉlâh) appear?

Strong's H4772 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ruth 3:4 and last appears in Daniel 10:6.