7419. ramuth

Lexical Summary

ramuth: Height, Exaltation

Original Word: רָמוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ramuwth
Pronunciation: rah-MOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-mooth')
KJV: height
NASB: refuse
Word Origin: [from H7311 (רוּם - exalted)]

1. a heap (of carcasses)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

height

From ruwm; a heap (of carcases) -- height.

see HEBREW ruwm

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from rum
Definition
height, lofty stature
NASB Translation
refuse (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[רָמוּת] noun feminine height, lofty stature; — suffix רָמוּתָ֑ךָ Ezekiel 32:5.

Topical Lexicon

Overview

The solitary use of רָמוּת in Scripture appears in Ezekiel 32:5, where the prophet depicts Pharaoh’s “heights” being strewn across the landscape in judgment. The word evokes lofty elevation, yet its only biblical use describes the proud brought low, providing a striking case study in divine reversal.

Canonical context

Ezekiel 32 forms part of a series of oracles against the nations (chapters 25–32). After likening Egypt to a monstrous crocodile (Ezekiel 32:2–4), the Lord declares:

“I will put your flesh upon the mountains and fill the valleys with your remains.” (Ezekiel 32:5)

The term rendered “mountains” is paired with רָמוּת (“heights”), creating a picture of former grandeur turned into refuse. Israel, in exile, hears that even Egypt’s loftiest places cannot withstand the LORD.

Historical setting

Pharaoh Hophra (Apries, circa 589–570 B.C.) is probably in view. Contemporary Egyptian inscriptions hailed him as a towering figure; Ezekiel counters this propaganda by portraying those very “heights” as heaps of carcasses. Hophra’s eventual overthrow by his general Amasis fulfilled the oracle and illustrated God’s sovereignty over world powers.

Theological themes

1. Divine humiliation of pride
• The elevation implied by רָמוּת becomes the site of disgrace, echoing Proverbs 16:18 and anticipating the final leveling of every proud height (Isaiah 2:12–17).

2. Universal scope of judgment
• Egypt’s downfall confirms that no nation can shelter in its own greatness (Jeremiah 46:25–26). The unique occurrence of רָמוּת underscores the uniqueness of the judgment.

3. Vindication of God’s people
• While Judah languished in exile, news of Egypt’s demise affirmed that their God still ruled history and would yet restore them (Ezekiel 36–37).

Related biblical motifs

• Lofty structures humbled—Genesis 11:4–9; Obadiah 3–4
• Mountains as venues of judgment—Micah 6:2; Revelation 6:14–16
• The Lord alone exalted—Psalm 97:9; Philippians 2:10–11

Ministry applications

• Preaching: The passage confronts any culture or individual exalting itself above God. Sermons can expose modern “Egypts” that trust in military, economic, or technological heights.
• Pastoral care: For the oppressed, רָמוּת provides assurance that the Most High notices and will topple unjust powers.
• Missions: Nations presently hostile to the gospel are not beyond the reach of divine intervention, encouraging perseverance in global evangelism.

Eschatological outlook

Pharaoh’s fallen heights foreshadow the ultimate defeat of every anti-God power (2 Thessalonians 2:4–8). When Christ returns, “every mountain and island was moved from its place” (Revelation 6:14), and “the kingdoms of the world have become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15). Thus the lone appearance of רָמוּת stands as a signpost to the final, cosmic humbling of all pride before the glory of God.

Forms and Transliterations

רָמוּתֶֽךָ׃ רמותך׃ rā·mū·ṯe·ḵā ramuTecha rāmūṯeḵā

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 32:5
HEB: וּמִלֵּאתִ֥י הַגֵּאָי֖וֹת רָמוּתֶֽךָ׃
NAS: And fill the valleys with your refuse.
KJV: and fill the valleys with thy height.
INT: and fill the valleys your refuse

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7419
1 Occurrence

rā·mū·ṯe·ḵā — 1 Occ.