Strong's Lexicon Moresheth Gath: Moresheth Gath Original Word: מוֹרֶשֶׁת גַּת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָרַשׁ (yarash), meaning "to possess" or "inherit," combined with גַּת (Gath), a Philistine city. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Moresheth Gath in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew geographical name. Usage: Moresheth Gath is a town in ancient Judah, known primarily as the hometown of the prophet Micah. The name suggests a place of inheritance or possession, possibly indicating its significance or ownership status in ancient times. Cultural and Historical Background: Moresheth Gath was located in the Shephelah region of Judah, an area characterized by its fertile valleys and strategic location between the coastal plains and the Judean hills. This region was often a battleground between the Israelites and the Philistines. Moresheth Gath's association with Gath, a major Philistine city, may indicate its proximity or historical interactions with Philistine culture. The town's most notable resident, the prophet Micah, ministered during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and his messages often addressed issues of social justice and the impending judgment on Israel and Judah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yarash and Gath Definition "possession," a place near Gath NASB Translation Moresheth-gath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מוֺרֶ֫שֶׁת proper name, of a location apparently in neighbourhood of Gath Micah 1:14 (גַּת vocative, according to We; > most, who render M. of Gath); probably home of prophet Micah, see following Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Moresheth-gath From yarash and Gath; possession of Gath; Moresheth-Gath, a place in Palestine -- Moresheth-gath. see HEBREW yarash see HEBREW Gath Forms and Transliterations גַּ֑ת גת Gat gaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Micah 1:14 HEB: עַ֖ל מוֹרֶ֣שֶׁת גַּ֑ת בָּתֵּ֤י אַכְזִיב֙ NAS: On behalf of Moresheth-gath; The houses KJV: presents to Moreshethgath: the houses INT: parting behalf of Moresheth-gath the houses of Achzib |
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