Lexicon Ramath Lechiy: Ramath Lehi Original Word: רָמַת לֶחִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ramath-lehi From ramah and lchiy; height of a jaw-bone; Ramath-Lechi, a place in Palestine -- Ramath-lehi. see HEBREW ramah see HEBREW lchiy Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from רָמָה (ramah, meaning "height" or "high place") and לֶחִי (lechi, meaning "jawbone").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ramath-Lechi, as it is a specific Hebrew place name without a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament. Usage: Ramath-Lechi is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as a place name. Context: Ramath-Lechi is a location mentioned in the Book of Judges in the context of the exploits of Samson, one of the judges of Israel. The name is directly associated with a significant event in Samson's life. According to Judges 15:17, after Samson defeated a thousand Philistines using the jawbone of a donkey, he named the place Ramath-Lechi, which translates to "Jawbone Hill." This event highlights Samson's strength and the divine empowerment he received to deliver Israel from its enemies. The narrative underscores the miraculous nature of the victory, as Samson was able to achieve such a feat with an unconventional weapon. The location serves as a memorial to this victory and is emblematic of God's deliverance through Samson. The account of Ramath-Lechi is a testament to the themes of divine intervention and the empowerment of chosen leaders in the history of Israel. Forms and Transliterations לֶֽחִי׃ לחי׃ le·ḥî Lechi leḥîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 15:17 HEB: הַה֖וּא רָ֥מַת לֶֽחִי׃ NAS: and he named that place Ramath-lehi. KJV: and called that place Ramathlehi. INT: place he Ramath-lehi |
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