Overview:
Pisgah is a significant geographical location mentioned in the Bible, primarily in the Old Testament. It is often associated with Mount Nebo, from which Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. Pisgah is located in the region of Moab, east of the Jordan River, and is part of the Abarim mountain range.

Biblical References:
Pisgah is mentioned several times in the Scriptures, often in the context of Israel's journey to the Promised Land. One of the most notable references is found in Deuteronomy 34:1, where Moses ascends Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, to see the land that God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him all the land—from Gilead as far as Dan."

Geographical Significance:
Pisgah is part of the Abarim range, which runs along the eastern side of the Jordan Valley. The specific peak of Pisgah is often identified with Mount Nebo, which provides a panoramic view of the land of Canaan. This location holds historical and theological importance as the vantage point from which Moses saw the fulfillment of God's promise to the patriarchs, even though he himself was not permitted to enter the land.

Theological Importance:
Pisgah represents a place of revelation and transition. It is here that Moses, the great leader and prophet of Israel, concludes his earthly journey. The view from Pisgah symbolizes the hope and future that God had prepared for His people. Although Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land due to his disobedience at Meribah (Numbers 20:12), God graciously allowed him to see it from Pisgah. This act underscores God's faithfulness to His promises and His mercy towards His servants.

Related Events and Symbolism:
The ascent of Moses to Pisgah is a poignant moment in biblical history. It marks the end of the wilderness wanderings and the beginning of a new chapter for the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. Pisgah serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God and the consequences of disobedience. It also highlights the theme of divine grace, as Moses is granted a glimpse of the land despite his earlier failings.

Other References:
In addition to Deuteronomy 34:1, Pisgah is mentioned in Numbers 21:20, where it is described as a location overlooking the wasteland. The BSB reads: "and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland." This passage situates Pisgah within the broader narrative of Israel's journey and conquest.

Pisgah is also referenced in Deuteronomy 3:27, where God instructs Moses: "Go up to the top of Pisgah and look to the west and north and south and east. See the land with your own eyes, for you will not cross this Jordan." This command emphasizes the significance of Pisgah as a place of vision and divine revelation.

Conclusion:
Pisgah remains a symbol of God's promises and the hope of future fulfillment. It is a testament to the faithfulness of God and the importance of trusting in His plans, even when the path is not fully revealed.Pisgah

hill; eminence; fortress

Pisgah

(section , i.e. peak), (Numbers 21:20; 23:14; 3:27; 34:1) a mountain range or district, the same as or a part of, that called the mountains of Abarim. Comp. (32:49) with Deuteronomy 34:1 It lay on the east of Jordan contiguous to the field of Moab, and immediately opposite Jericho. Its highest point or summit --its "head"--was Mount Nebo. [See NEBO]

Pisgah

A mountain ridge, the northern part of the Abarim range, east of the Dead Sea; Nebo was one of its summits, De 32:49 34:1. It was in the southern part of the kingdom of Sihon, Numbers 21:20 23:24; and afterwards belonged to the Reubenites, Joshua 12:3 13:20.

A part, a mountain summit in the land of Moab, in the territory of Reuben, where Balak offered up sacrifices (Numbers 21:20; 23:14), and from which Moses viewed the promised land (Deuteronomy 3:27). It is probably the modern Jebel Siaghah. (see NEBO.) ASHDOTH PISGAH

ash'-doth piz'-ga ('ashdoth ha-picgah): Thus the King James Version for the Revised Version (British and American) "The slopes (the Revised Version, margin springs) of Pisgah." The spurs and ravines, or the "shoulders" of Pisgah are meant. 'Ashedah is "a pouring out," and 'ashedoth are the slopes of a mountain from which springs gush forth. In Joshua 10:40; Joshua 12:8, 'Ashedoth, translated "springs" in the King James Version, is "slopes" in the Revised Version (British and American) (Deuteronomy 3:17 Joshua 12:3; Joshua 13:20). See PISGAH.

PISGAH

piz'-ga (ha-picgah; Phasga, to lelaxeumenon, he laxeute): This name, which has always the definite article, appears only in combination either with ro'sh, "head," "top," or 'ashdoth, not translated in the King James Version save in Deuteronomy 4:49, where it is rendered "springs" the Revised Version (British and American) uniformly "slopes," the Revised Version margin "springs."

Pisgah is identified with Nebo in Deuteronomy 34:1; compare 3:27. "The top of Pisgah, which looketh down upon the desert" marks a stage in the march of the host of Israel (Numbers 21:20). Hither Balak brought Balaam to the field of Zophim (Numbers 23:14). Here Moses obtained his view of the Promised Land, and died. See NEBO. Many scholars (e.g. Buhl, GAP, 122; Gray, "Numbers," ICC, 291) take Pisgah as the name applying to the mountain range in which the Moab plateau terminates to the West, the "top" or "head" of Pisgah being the point in which the ridge running out westward from the main mass culminates. The summit commands a wide view, and looks down upon the desert. The identification is made surer by the name Tal'at es-Sufa found here, which seems to correspond with the field of Zophim.

'Ashdoth is the construct plural of 'ashedhah (singular form not found), from 'eshedh, "foundation," "bottom," "lower part" (slope); compare Assyrian ishdu, "foundation." Some would, derive it from Aramaic 'ashadh, "to pour," whence "fall" or "slope" (OHL, under the word). Ashdoth-pisgah overlooked the Dead Sea from the East (Deuteronomy 3:17; Deuteronomy 4:49 Joshua 12:3; Joshua 13:20). There can be no reasonable doubt that Ashdoth-pisgah signifies the steep slopes of the mountain descending into the contiguous valleys.

It is worthy of note that Septuagint does not uniformly render Pisgah by a proper name, but sometimes by a derivative of laxeuo, "to hew" or "to dress stone" (Numbers 21:20; Numbers 23:14 Deuteronomy 3:27; Deuteronomy 4:49). Jerome (Onomasticon, under the word Asedoth) gives abscisum as the Latin equivalent of Fasga. He derives Pisgah from pacagh, which, in new Hebrew, means "to split," "to cut off." This suggests a mountain the steep sides of which give it the appearance of having been "cut out." This description applies perfectly to Jebel Neba as viewed from the Dead Sea.

W. Ewing

6449. Pisgah -- "cleft," a mountain in Moab
... 6448, 6449. Pisgah. 6450 . "cleft," a mountain in Moab. Transliteration:
Pisgah Phonetic Spelling: (pis-gaw') Short Definition: Pisgah. ...
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798. Ashdoth Happisgah -- Ashdoth-pisgah
... Ashdoth-pisgah. Transliteration: Ashdoth Happisgah Phonetic Spelling: (ash-doth'
hap-pis-gaw') Short Definition: Ashdoth-pisgah. ... Ashdoth-pisgah ...
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6839. Tsophim -- "watchers," a field on the summit of Mount Pisgah
... Tsophim. 6840 . "watchers," a field on the summit of Mount Pisgah. Transliteration:
Tsophim Phonetic Spelling: (tso-feem') Short Definition: Zophim. ...
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Closing Hours.
... hues constantly changing; this or that precipitous rock coming out clear in the
evening shade"there the form of what may possibly be Pisgah, dimly shadowed ...
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24TH DAY. Eventide Light.
... If it could stand on its Pisgah Mount, and look above and beyond the mists and vapours
of this land of shadows, and rest on the "better country." But, alas! ...
/.../macduff/the faithful promiser/24th day eventide light.htm

Christ's Transfiguration
... is the Lord's day, a time in which we ought more particularly to think of heaven,
I must desire you to pray to God, that ye may get up on Pisgah's mount, and ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/christs transfiguration.htm

Out of the Dust.
... And pass through all my misery! O that I could from sinning cease,. And wait on
Pisgah my release,. Until I saw the dawn of day,. And Jesus called his child away ...
//christianbookshelf.org/morris/favourite welsh hymns/xx out of the dust.htm

LM "Sweet Hour of Prayer. "
... 3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! May I thy consolation share; Till,
from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, I view my home and take my flight. ...
/.../a collection of gospel hymns in ojibway and english/hymn 24 l m sweet.htm

Emmanuel's Land
... No lower resting-place; and we". Are we content to stand. And look afar from Pisgah's
heights. Upon that goodly land? There, where the Shepherd goes before,. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/emmanuels land.htm

Practical Observations.
... 2. The motive, the love, gives value to the deed; as Hermon and Pisgah were but
common mountains till Christ was transfigured on the one, and Moses saw the ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/practical observations 22.htm

The Last Words of Moses
... nor be frightened.". Then Moses went up on the plains of Moab to Mount
Nebo to the summit of Pisgah opposite Jericho. And Jehovah ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the last words of moses.htm

Lively Hope, and Gracious Fear.
... Wings, such as clothe an angel's form,. The wings of joy and love. With these to
Pisgah's top I fly,. And there delighted stand; To view, beneath a shining sky, ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 51 lively hope and.htm

Moses Dying in the Embraces of God.
... did. 3 Might I but climb to Pisgah's top, And view the promis'd land, My
flesh itself shall long to drop, And pray for the command. ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 2 49 moses dying in.htm

Pisgah (8 Occurrences)
... It is probably the modern Jebel Siaghah. (see NEBO.). Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. ASHDOTH PISGAH. ash ... 20). See PISGAH. PISGAH. ...
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Ashdoth-pisgah (3 Occurrences)
Ashdoth-pisgah. Ashdothpisgah, Ashdoth-pisgah. Ashen . Easton's Bible
Dictionary (Deuteronomy 3:17; Joshua 12:3; 13:20) in Authorized ...
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Beth-peor (4 Occurrences)
... "In the valley in the land of Moab over against Beth-peor" Moses was buried
(Deuteronomy 34:6). Beth-peor and the slopes of Pisgah (the King James Version ...
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Slopes (15 Occurrences)
... SLOPES. slops. See ASHDOTH PISGAH. ... Deuteronomy 4:49 and all the Arabah beyond the
Jordan eastward, even to the sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah. ...
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Bethpeor (4 Occurrences)
... "In the valley in the land of Moab over against Beth-peor" Moses was buried
(Deuteronomy 34:6). Beth-peor and the slopes of Pisgah (the King James Version ...
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Siddim (3 Occurrences)
... references in the scene (Genesis 13:1-13) describing the parting of Lot and Abram,
and again in the account of Moses' vision from Pisgah (Deuteronomy 34:3). In ...
/s/siddim.htm - 14k

Springs (59 Occurrences)
... 3:17 and the plain, and the Jordan, and the border, from Chinnereth even unto the
sea of the plain, the salt sea, under the springs of Pisgah, at the 'sun ...
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Eastward (72 Occurrences)
... 3:17 the Arabah also, and the Jordan and the border of it, from Chinnereth even
to the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, under the slopes of Pisgah eastward. ...
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Zophim (2 Occurrences)
... Zophim, Field of. Field of watchers, a place in Moab on the range of Pisgah (Numbers
23:14). ... It is the modern Tal'at-es-Safa. (see PISGAH.). Int. ...
/z/zophim.htm - 8k

Ashdoth
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ASHDOTH PISGAH. ash'-doth piz'-ga ('ashdoth
ha-picgah ... 17 Joshua 12:3; Joshua 13:20). See PISGAH. ...
/a/ashdoth.htm - 7k

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