Strong's Lexicon Mikmethath: Mikmethath Original Word: מִכְמְתָת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to hide" or "to conceal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Mikmethath, as it is a specific Hebrew place name not mentioned in the New Testament. Usage: Mikmethath is a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament. It is identified as a boundary marker in the tribal allotments of Ephraim and Manasseh. The name itself suggests a place that might have been hidden or concealed, possibly indicating its geographical features or its strategic importance. Cultural and Historical Background: Mikmethath is situated in the central region of ancient Israel, within the territories allocated to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. This area was significant for its fertile land and strategic location. The division of land among the tribes was a crucial aspect of Israelite identity and heritage, reflecting God's promises and the fulfillment of His covenant with the patriarchs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in N.E. Ephraim NASB Translation Michmethath (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִכְמְתָת proper name, of a location always ׳הַמּ, Joshua 16:6 (ᵐ5 Ικασμων, ᵐ5L εις Αχθωθ, A Μαχθωθ), Joshua 17:7 (מֵאָשֵׁר ׳הַמּ; ᵐ5 Δηλαναθ, A ἀπὸ Ασερ Μαχθωθ, and similarly ᵐ5L), place in northeast Ephraim, near border of Manasseh, between Shechem and Taanath Shilo; BuhlGeogr. 109 conjecture khirbet kefr beita. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Michmethath Apparently from an unused root meaning to hide; concealment; Mikmethath, a place in Palestine -- Michmethath. Forms and Transliterations הַֽמִּכְמְתָ֔ת הַֽמִּכְמְתָת֙ המכמתת ham·miḵ·mə·ṯāṯ hammichmeTat hammiḵməṯāṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 16:6 HEB: הַגְּב֜וּל הַיָּ֗מָּה הַֽמִּכְמְתָת֙ מִצָּפ֔וֹן וְנָסַ֧ב NAS: westward at Michmethath on the north, KJV: toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; INT: the border westward Michmethath the north turned Joshua 17:7 2 Occurrences |
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