Lexicon Ramath Hammitspeh: Ramath Hammitspeh Original Word: רָמַת הַמִּצְפֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ramath-mizpeh From ramah and mitspeh with the article interpolated; height of the watch-tower; Ramath-ham- Mitspeh, a place in Palestine -- Ramath-mizpeh. see HEBREW ramah see HEBREW mitspeh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ramah and mitspeh Definition "height of the watchtower," a city on N. border of Gad NASB Translation Ramath-mizpeh (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from רָמָה (ramah, meaning "height" or "high place") and מִצְפֶּה (mitspeh, meaning "watchtower" or "lookout").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ramath-ham-Mitspeh, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun referring to a location not directly translated into Greek in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: Ramath-ham-Mitspeh is a proper noun used to denote a specific location in the biblical narrative. It is mentioned as a place in the territory of Gad, east of the Jordan River. Context: Ramath-ham-Mitspeh is referenced in the Old Testament as a geographical location within the tribal allotment of Gad. The name itself suggests a place of elevation, likely used for observation or as a strategic lookout point. The term combines "ramah," indicating a high place, with "mitspeh," which denotes a watchtower or lookout, suggesting its function or significance in ancient times. This location is mentioned in the context of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, specifically in Joshua 13:26, which states: "and from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir." The passage highlights its position within the broader landscape of the Transjordan region, emphasizing its role in the territorial boundaries of Gad. The historical and geographical significance of Ramath-ham-Mitspeh lies in its strategic location, serving as a point of defense and observation for the Israelites. Forms and Transliterations הַמִּצְפֶּ֖ה המצפה ham·miṣ·peh hammiṣpeh hammitzPehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 13:26 HEB: עַד־ רָמַ֥ת הַמִּצְפֶּ֖ה וּבְטֹנִ֑ים וּמִֽמַּחֲנַ֖יִם NAS: as far as Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, KJV: And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; INT: Heshbon far Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim Mahanaim 1 Occurrence |
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