Strong’s H4772 · Hebrew

מַרְגְלָה
margᵉlâh
mar-ghel-aw'

Definition

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

Etymology

denominative from H7272 (רֶגֶל);

Where the KJV renders it

  • feet. Compare H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה)

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