Strong's Lexicon miphlat: Refuge, Escape Original Word: מִפְלָט Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַט (palat), meaning "to escape" or "to deliver." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2685 καταφυγή (katafugē) – meaning "refuge" or "shelter." - G4991 σωτηρία (sōtēria) – meaning "salvation" or "deliverance." Usage: The Hebrew word "miphlat" refers to a place of refuge or escape. It is used in the context of seeking safety or deliverance from danger or distress. The term conveys the idea of a secure location where one can find protection and relief from threats. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, cities of refuge were established as places where individuals who had committed unintentional manslaughter could flee to avoid retribution until a fair trial could be conducted (Numbers 35:9-15). These cities served as a tangible representation of God's provision for justice and mercy. The concept of refuge is deeply embedded in the cultural and religious life of Israel, symbolizing God's protection and deliverance for His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palat Definition an escape or (place of) escape NASB Translation place of refuge (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִפְלָט noun [masculine] escape (Hup Bae) or place of escape (We Du); — Psalm 55:9 si vera 1.; ᵐ5 Che מְפַלֵּט deliverer. מְּלִי, מְּלָיָה see פלא. פלך (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance escape From palat; an escape -- escape. see HEBREW palat Forms and Transliterations מִפְלָ֣ט מפלט mifLat mip̄·lāṭ mip̄lāṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 55:8 HEB: אָחִ֣ישָׁה מִפְלָ֣ט לִ֑י מֵר֖וּחַ NAS: I would hasten to my place of refuge From the stormy KJV: I would hasten my escape from the windy INT: hasten to my place wind the stormy 1 Occurrence |
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II. be round (especially hemispherical), 
whirl of spindle, so Assyrian pilakku; Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; ᵑ7 מֶּ לֶךְ circuit, district; Assyrian also pilku, district). 
