◄ 4491. minhag ►
Lexicon minhag: Custom, tradition, conduct Original Word: מִנְהָג Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: minhag Pronunciation: min-HAHG Phonetic Spelling: (min-hawg') Definition: Custom, tradition, conduct Meaning: the driving Strong's Exhaustive Concordance driving From nahag; the driving (of a chariot) -- driving. see HEBREW nahag NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from nahag Definition driving (a chariot) NASB Translation driving (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִנְהָג noun masculine driving, charioteering; — absolute ׳מ 2 Kings 9:20; construct מִנְהַג 2 Kings 9:20. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָהַג (nahag), which means "to drive" or "to lead." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G71 (ἄγω, agō), which means "to lead" or "to bring." This Greek term shares a similar semantic range with מִנְהָג, emphasizing the act of leading or guiding, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense. The connection between these terms underscores the continuity of the concept of leadership and guidance across the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures. Usage: The word מִנְהָג is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of driving or leading, particularly in the context of guiding animals or people. Context: • The Hebrew term מִנְהָג (minhag) is rooted in the verb נָהַג (nahag), which conveys the action of driving or leading. This term is used in the context of directing or guiding, often with a focus on the movement or control of animals, such as livestock or chariots. The concept of מִנְהָג extends metaphorically to leadership and guidance in broader contexts, including the governance of people or the direction of events. • In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in contexts that emphasize the act of leading or driving. The usage of מִנְהָג reflects the cultural and historical practices of the ancient Near East, where the ability to guide and control was a significant aspect of daily life, whether in agriculture, transportation, or leadership. • The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the roles of leaders and guides in biblical narratives. The concept of driving or leading is often associated with authority and responsibility, highlighting the importance of wise and just leadership. Forms and Transliterations וְהַמִּנְהָ֗ג והמנהג כְּמִנְהַג֙ כמנהג kə·min·haḡ keminHag kəminhaḡ vehamminHag wə·ham·min·hāḡ wəhamminhāḡ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 9:20 HEB: וְלֹֽא־ שָׁ֑ב וְהַמִּנְהָ֗ג כְּמִנְהַג֙ יֵה֣וּא NAS: to them, and he did not return; and the driving is like the driving KJV: even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving [is] like the driving INT: did not return and the driving the driving of Jehu 2 Kings 9:20 HEB: שָׁ֑ב וְהַמִּנְהָ֗ג כְּמִנְהַג֙ יֵה֣וּא בֶן־ NAS: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu KJV: and the driving [is] like the driving of Jehu INT: return and the driving the driving of Jehu the son 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4491 2 Occurrences kə·min·haḡ — 1 Occ. wə·ham·min·hāḡ — 1 Occ.