Original Word: מַלְמָד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: malmad
Pronunciation: mal-mad'
Phonetic Spelling: (mal-mawd')
Definition: Goad, prod
Meaning: a goad for, oxen

Word Origin: From the root לָמַד (lamad), meaning "to learn" or "to teach."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "malmad," the concept of a goad is mentioned in Acts 26:14, where Jesus tells Saul (Paul) that it is hard to "kick against the goads," using the Greek word "κέντρον" (kentron), which also means a sharp point or sting.

Usage: The term "malmad" refers to a tool used for prodding or guiding animals, particularly oxen, during plowing or other agricultural tasks. It is a pointed stick or rod used to direct and control the movement of livestock.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, the goad was an essential tool for farmers. It was used to keep oxen moving in the right direction while plowing fields. The goad's sharp point would encourage the animal to continue working and maintain a straight path. This tool is emblematic of guidance and discipline, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Israel and the importance of agriculture in their economy and daily life.

Word Origin
from lamad
Definition
an oxgoad
NASB Translation
oxgoad (1).

[מַלְמֵד] noun [masculine] ox-goad; — construct מַלְמַד Judges 3:31.

goad

From lamad; a goad for oxen -- goad.

see HEBREW lamad

בְּמַלְמַ֖ד במלמד bə·mal·maḏ bemalMad bəmalmaḏInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts