7419. ramuth

Lexicon

ramuth: Height, Exaltation

Original Word: רָמוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ramuwth
Pronunciation: rah-MOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-mooth')
Definition: Height, Exaltation
Meaning: a heap

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

Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּם (rum), which means "to be high" or "to rise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for רָמוּת, the concept of a "heap" or "elevation" can be related to Greek terms such as ὄρος (oros, G3735), meaning "mountain" or "hill," and σωρός (soros, G4674), meaning "heap" or "pile." These terms capture the essence of elevation and accumulation found in the Hebrew רָמוּת.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term רָמוּת, highlighting its significance in biblical geography and theology.

Usage: The word רָמוּת is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a place of elevation or a heap. It is often associated with geographical locations, particularly those that are elevated or have significant topographical prominence.

Context: • Ramoth is a term that appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often associated with elevated places or cities situated on high ground. One of the most notable mentions is "Ramoth-Gilead," a city of refuge located in the territory of Gilead. This city held strategic military importance and was frequently contested by the kingdoms of Israel and Aram (Syria). In 1 Kings 22:3, King Ahab of Israel expresses his desire to reclaim Ramoth-Gilead from the Arameans, highlighting its significance: "Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, and yet we are doing nothing to retake it from the hand of the king of Aram?" (BSB).
• The term is also used metaphorically to describe a heap or pile, often in the context of judgment or destruction, where cities or structures are reduced to heaps of ruins. This usage underscores the transient nature of human endeavors and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations.
• In the broader biblical narrative, Ramoth serves as a symbol of refuge and conflict, illustrating themes of divine justice, protection, and the struggle for territorial control.

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.