Strong's Lexicon Ramath Lechiy: Ramath Lehi Original Word: רָמַת לֶחִי Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: רָמָה (ramah, meaning "height" or "high place") and לֶחִי (lechiy, meaning "jawbone"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Ramath Lechiy, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts of "height" or "hill" might be found in Greek terms like ὄρος (oros, meaning "mountain" or "hill"). Usage: Ramath Lechiy translates to "the height of the jawbone" or "jawbone hill." It is a location mentioned in the context of a significant event in the life of Samson, one of the judges of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: Ramath Lechiy is associated with the account of Samson, a Nazirite judge known for his supernatural strength. The site is named for the jawbone of a donkey, which Samson used as a weapon to defeat a thousand Philistines. This event highlights the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines during the period of the Judges, a time characterized by cycles of oppression and deliverance. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ramath-lehi From ramah and lchiy; height of a jaw-bone; Ramath-Lechi, a place in Palestine -- Ramath-lehi. see HEBREW ramah see HEBREW lchiy Forms and Transliterations לֶֽחִי׃ לחי׃ le·ḥî Lechi leḥîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 15:17 HEB: הַה֖וּא רָ֥מַת לֶֽחִי׃ NAS: and he named that place Ramath-lehi. KJV: and called that place Ramathlehi. INT: place he Ramath-lehi |
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