Strong's Lexicon Ramathayim Tsophim: Ramathaim Zophim Original Word: רָמָתַיִם צוֹפִים Word Origin: Derived from רָמָה (ramah, meaning "height" or "high place") and צוֹפִים (tsophim, meaning "watchers" or "watchmen") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ramathayim Tsophim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the Greek Septuagint may transliterate or translate it in context. Usage: Ramathayim Tsophim is a geographical location mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of the life of the prophet Samuel. The name can be translated as "the two heights of the watchers" or "the double height of the watchmen," indicating a place of elevation and observation. Cultural and Historical Background: Ramathayim Tsophim is located in the hill country of Ephraim. It is traditionally identified with the town of Ramah, which is associated with the prophet Samuel. This location is significant in biblical history as it is considered Samuel's birthplace and the place where he was buried. The name suggests a strategic location, possibly used for surveillance or as a lookout point, which was common in ancient times for defense and communication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ramah and tsaphah Definition "double height of watchers," a city in Ephraim NASB Translation Ramathaim-zophim (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ramathaimzophim From the dual of ramah and the plural of the active participle of tsaphah; double height of watchers; Ramathajim-Tsophim, a place in Palestine -- Ramathaimzophim. see HEBREW ramah see HEBREW tsaphah Forms and Transliterations צוֹפִ֖ים צופים ṣō·w·p̄îm ṣōwp̄îm tzoFimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 1:1 HEB: מִן־ הָרָמָתַ֛יִם צוֹפִ֖ים מֵהַ֣ר אֶפְרָ֑יִם NAS: man from Ramathaim-zophim from the hill country KJV: man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount INT: was a certain at Ramathaim-zophim the hill of Ephraim 1 Occurrence |
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