מָגֵן

magen

ma-GHEN

shield, buckler

Where it comes from

The small round shield carried on the arm, not the great body shield planted in the ground. Close protection — you have to stay near it to be behind it.

Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

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