Strong's Lexicon Ramath Hammitspeh: Ramath Hammitspeh Original Word: רָמַת הַמִּצְפֶה Word Origin: Derived from רָמָה (ramah, meaning "height" or "high place") and מִצְפֶּה (mitspeh, meaning "watchtower" or "lookout"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ramath Hammitspeh, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts of "height" or "watchtower" might be found in Greek terms like ὑψηλός (hupsēlos, meaning "high" or "lofty") or σκοπιά (skopia, meaning "watchtower"). Usage: Ramath Hammitspeh means "the height of the watchtower" or "the high place of the lookout." It is a geographical location mentioned in the Bible, signifying a place of elevation used for observation or defense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, high places were often used for strategic military purposes, religious observances, or as lookout points. The term "Mitspeh" suggests a location where one could keep watch over the surrounding area, which was crucial in times of conflict or for communication between distant places. The combination of "Ramath" and "Mitspeh" indicates a significant elevation, possibly used for both military and religious purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ramah and mitspeh Definition "height of the watchtower," a city on N. border of Gad NASB Translation Ramath-mizpeh (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ramath-mizpeh From ramah and mitspeh with the article interpolated; height of the watch-tower; Ramath-ham- Mitspeh, a place in Palestine -- Ramath-mizpeh. see HEBREW ramah see HEBREW mitspeh Forms and Transliterations הַמִּצְפֶּ֖ה המצפה ham·miṣ·peh hammiṣpeh hammitzPehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 13:26 HEB: עַד־ רָמַ֥ת הַמִּצְפֶּ֖ה וּבְטֹנִ֑ים וּמִֽמַּחֲנַ֖יִם NAS: as far as Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, KJV: And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; INT: Heshbon far Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim Mahanaim 1 Occurrence |
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