Lexicon Miphqad: Muster, appointment, inspection Original Word: מִפְקָד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Miphkad The same as miphqad; assignment; Miphkad, the name of a gate in Jerusalem -- Miphkad. see HEBREW miphqad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom miphqad Definition "appointed place," a gate in Jer. NASB Translation inspection (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּקַד (paqad), which means to attend to, muster, number, or appoint.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for מִפְקָד (Miphkad) as it is a specific proper noun related to a location in Jerusalem. However, Greek terms related to mustering or gathering, such as συναγωγή (synagogue, G4864) or ἐπισκοπή (episkopē, G1984), may conceptually align with the idea of assembly or inspection. Usage: Miphkad is used in the context of a gate in Jerusalem, specifically mentioned in the reconstruction efforts led by Nehemiah. It is associated with the concept of mustering or gathering, possibly for census or military purposes. Context: Miphkad appears in the context of Nehemiah's account of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. In Nehemiah 3:31, the "Inspection Gate" or "Miphkad Gate" is mentioned as one of the gates repaired during the restoration of the city's fortifications. The term "Miphkad" suggests a place of gathering or assembly, possibly for the purpose of inspection or mustering of troops. The exact location of the Miphkad Gate is not definitively known, but it is believed to have been situated on the eastern side of Jerusalem, near the Temple Mount. The gate's name implies its function as a place where people were counted or inspected, aligning with the root meaning of the word. The historical and cultural significance of Miphkad highlights the organizational and administrative aspects of ancient Jerusalem, reflecting the importance of order and preparedness in the community. Forms and Transliterations הַמִּפְקָ֔ד המפקד ham·mip̄·qāḏ hammifKad hammip̄qāḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:31 HEB: נֶ֚גֶד שַׁ֣עַר הַמִּפְקָ֔ד וְעַ֖ד עֲלִיַּ֥ת NAS: in front of the Inspection Gate KJV: over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up INT: front Gate of the Inspection far as the upper 1 Occurrence |
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