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Strong's Lexicon
Chamath Rabbah: Hamath the Great

Original Word: חֲמַת רַבָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Chamath Rabbah
Pronunciation: khah-MAHT rah-BAH
Phonetic Spelling: (kham-ath' rab-baw')
Definition: Hamath the Great
Meaning: Chamath-Rabbah

Word Origin: Derived from חֲמָת (Chamath, Strong's 2574) meaning "fortress" or "citadel" and רַבָּה (Rabbah, Strong's 7237) meaning "great" or "large."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chamath Rabbah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew geographical name.

Usage: Chamath Rabbah refers to a significant city in ancient Syria, known as Hamath. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a boundary marker for the northern extent of the land promised to Israel. The term "Rabbah" emphasizes its importance and size, distinguishing it from other places named Hamath.

Cultural and Historical Background: Hamath was a prominent city-state in ancient Syria, located on the Orontes River. It was a center of trade and culture, known for its strategic location and influence in the region. Throughout history, Hamath was subject to various empires, including the Hittites, Arameans, and Assyrians. Its mention in the Bible highlights its significance as a northern boundary of the Promised Land and its interactions with Israel and Judah.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Chamath and rab, see Chamath and rab.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Chamath-Rabbah

From Chamath and Rabbah; Chamath of Rabbah; Chamath-Rabbah, probably the same as Chamath.

see HEBREW Chamath

see HEBREW Rabbah

see HEBREW Chamath

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