Strong's Lexicon miphrats: Bay, haven, inlet Original Word: מִפְרָץ Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַץ (parats), meaning "to break through" or "to burst forth." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "miphrats," the concept of a bay or harbor can be related to Greek terms like λιμήν (limen), meaning "harbor" or "port," as seen in passages like Acts 27:12. Usage: The term "miphrats" refers to a geographical feature, specifically a bay or inlet along a coastline. It is used to describe a natural harbor or a place where the sea breaks into the land, providing a sheltered area for ships. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, bays and inlets were crucial for maritime activities, serving as safe havens for ships to anchor and as points for trade and travel. The Israelites, like other ancient peoples, relied on these natural harbors for commerce and communication with other cultures. The Mediterranean Sea, with its numerous inlets and bays, was a significant route for trade and cultural exchange in the ancient Near East. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parats Definition landing place NASB Translation landings (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִפְרָץ] noun [masculine] landing-place; — וְעַל מִפְרָצָיו יִשְׁכּוֺן Judges 5:17 (compare GFM). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breach From parats; a break (in the shore), i.e. A haven -- breach. see HEBREW parats Forms and Transliterations מִפְרָצָ֖יו מפרציו mifraTzav mip̄·rā·ṣāw mip̄rāṣāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:17 HEB: יַמִּ֔ים וְעַ֥ל מִפְרָצָ֖יו יִשְׁכּֽוֹן׃ NAS: And remained by its landings. KJV: shore, and abode in his breaches. INT: the sea and landings and remained 1 Occurrence |
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