Lexicon Moresheth Gath: Moresheth Gath Original Word: מוֹרֶשֶׁת גַּת 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 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 Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָרַשׁ (yarash), meaning "to possess" or "to inherit," combined with גַּת (Gath), a Philistine city.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Moresheth-Gath, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: Moresheth-Gath is used as a proper noun referring to a town in ancient Judah, associated with the prophet Micah. Context: Moresheth-Gath is a town mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Micah. It is identified as the hometown of the prophet Micah, as stated in Micah 1:14: "Therefore, you will give parting gifts to Moresheth-Gath; the houses of Achzib will prove deceptive to the kings of Israel." The town is located in the Shephelah region of Judah, near the Philistine city of Gath. Moresheth-Gath is significant in biblical history as it represents the rural setting from which Micah hailed, contrasting with the urban centers of power like Jerusalem. The mention of Moresheth-Gath in the context of Micah's prophecies highlights the impending judgment and exile that would affect both urban and rural areas of Judah. The town's name, meaning "possession of Gath," suggests a historical connection or proximity to the Philistine city, indicating possible cultural or economic interactions. 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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