Berean Strong's Lexicon Millo: Millo Original Word: מִלּוֹא Word Origin: Derived from the root word מָלֵא (male'), meaning "to fill" or "to be full." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Millo" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to ancient Israelite architecture. Usage: The term "Millo" refers to a structure or a series of terraces or earthworks, often associated with fortifications or construction projects in ancient Israel. It is typically understood as a type of rampart or fill used to strengthen or support a building or city wall. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the Millo was a significant architectural feature, particularly in the city of Jerusalem. It is believed to have been part of the city's fortifications, possibly serving as a retaining wall or a filled-in area to support the construction of buildings or to level the terrain. The Millo is mentioned in connection with King David and King Solomon, indicating its importance in the development and defense of Jerusalem during their reigns. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom male Definition a place near Shechem, also a citadel in Jer. NASB Translation Millo (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִלּוֺא proper name, of a location (Thes ' fill ' of earth, earthwork, but see GFMJudges 9:6); **SchwZMG lii (1898), 137 compare Assyrian mulu = earthwork, mound, terrace, Dl411 M-A544. — 1 בֵּית מִלּוֺא Judges 9:6 ("" בַּעֲלֵי שְׁכֶם) so Judges 9:20; Judges 9:20; near Shechem, site unknown; ᵐ5 οἶκος Βηθμααλων. 2 citadel in Jerusalem הַמִּלּוֺא 2 Samuel 5:9; 1 Kings 9:15,24; 1 Kings 11:27; 1 Chronicles 11:8; 2Chronicles 32:5. ᵐ5 usually ἡ ἄκρα (A 1 Kings 9:15,24 also Μελω). 3 בֵּית מִלֹּא 2 Kings 12:21 (+ הַיֹּרֵד סִלָּא) dubious; = 2 ? ᵐ5 οἴκῳ Μααλω. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Millo Or mil-loe (2 Kings 12:20) {mil-lo'}; from male'; a rampart (as filled in), i.e. The citadel -- Millo. See also Beyth Millow'. see HEBREW male' see HEBREW Beyth Millow' Forms and Transliterations הַמִּלּ֔וֹא הַמִּלּ֖וֹא הַמִּלּֽוֹא׃ המלוא המלוא׃ מִלֹּ֖א מִלּ֑וֹא מִלּ֔וֹא מלא מלוא ham·mil·lō·w hammilLo hammillōw mil·lō mil·lō·w milLo millō millōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 9:6 HEB: וְכָל־ בֵּ֣ית מִלּ֔וֹא וַיֵּ֣לְכ֔וּ וַיַּמְלִ֥יכוּ KJV: and all the house of Millo, and went, INT: and all the house Millo went and made Judges 9:20 Judges 9:20 2 Samuel 5:9 1 Kings 9:15 1 Kings 9:24 1 Kings 11:27 2 Kings 12:20 1 Chronicles 11:8 2 Chronicles 32:5 10 Occurrences |