4563. mistor
Strong's Lexicon
mistor: Hiding place, secret place, shelter

Original Word: מַסְתּוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mictowr
Pronunciation: mis-tore'
Phonetic Spelling: (mis-tore')
Definition: Hiding place, secret place, shelter
Meaning: a refuge

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָתַר (satar), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 2925 (κρύπτω, krypto) - to hide, conceal

- Strong's Greek 5295 (ὑπόστασις, hypostasis) - confidence, assurance, substance

Usage: The Hebrew word "mistor" refers to a place of concealment or refuge. It is often used in the context of seeking protection or safety, either physically or spiritually. The term conveys the idea of a secure and hidden location where one can find solace and protection from danger or harm.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a "hiding place" was significant both in physical and spiritual terms. Physically, it could refer to caves, strongholds, or other secure locations used during times of war or persecution. Spiritually, it symbolized the protection and refuge found in God, who is often depicted as a fortress or shield for His people. The imagery of God as a hiding place is prevalent in the Psalms, reflecting the deep trust and reliance on divine protection.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sathar
Definition
place of shelter
NASB Translation
protection (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִסְתּוֺר noun [masculine] place of shelter; absolute מִסְתּוֺר מִזֶּרֶם Isaiah 4:6 (figurative of ׳יs protection; compare סֵתֶר Isaiah 32:2).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
refuge

From cathar; a refuge -- covert.

see HEBREW cathar

Forms and Transliterations
וּלְמִסְתּ֔וֹר ולמסתור ū·lə·mis·tō·wr ulemisTor ūləmistōwr
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 4:6
HEB: מֵחֹ֑רֶב וּלְמַחְסֶה֙ וּלְמִסְתּ֔וֹר מִזֶּ֖רֶם וּמִמָּטָֽר׃
NAS: and refuge and protection from the storm
KJV: and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm
INT: the heat and refuge and protection the storm and the rain

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4563
1 Occurrence


ū·lə·mis·tō·wr — 1 Occ.















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