Strong's Lexicon Eshtemoa: Eshtemoa Original Word: אֶשְׁתְּמֹעַ Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain root, possibly related to the idea of "obedience" or "hearing." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Eshtemoa in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Eshtemoa is a town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in the Old Testament. It is noted as a Levitical city, given to the descendants of Aaron, and is associated with the tribe of Judah. The name may imply a place of obedience or listening, reflecting its possible role as a center for religious instruction or governance. Cultural and Historical Background: Eshtemoa was located in the southern part of ancient Israel, within the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. As a Levitical city, it served as a residence for the Levites, who were responsible for religious duties and teaching the Law of Moses. The town's location in the hill country suggests it was part of a network of settlements that provided agricultural and pastoral resources to the region. Its mention in various biblical narratives highlights its significance in the tribal and religious landscape of ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a man of Judah, also a city in Judah NASB Translation Eshtemoa (5), Eshtemoh (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶשְׁתְּמוֺעַ Joshua 21:14, אֶשְׁתְּמֹעַ 1 Samuel 30:28; 1 Chronicles 4:17,19; 1 Chronicles 6:42, אֶשְׁתְּמֹה Joshua 15:50 proper name, of a location Levitical city in mountain-country of Judah, south of Hebron, modern Semû± see RobBR i. 464, ii. 204 Surveyiii. 403 BdPal. 153; 1 Chronicles 4:17,19 it appears as proper name, masculine of a man of Judah. (On the form, compare below אֶשְׁתָּאוֺל.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eshtemoa, Eshtemoh Or beshtmowam {esh-tem-o'-ah}; or seshtmoh {esh-tem-o'}; from shama' (in the sense of obedience); Eshtemoa or Eshtemoh, a place in Palestine -- Eshtemoa, Eshtemoh. see HEBREW shama' Forms and Transliterations אֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖עַ אֶשְׁתְּמֹֽעַ׃ אשתמע אשתמע׃ בְּאֶשְׁתְּמֹֽעַ׃ באשתמע׃ וְאֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖ה וְאֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖עַ ואשתמה ואשתמע ’eš·tə·mō·a‘ ’eštəmōa‘ bə’eštəmōa‘ bə·’eš·tə·mō·a‘ beeshteMoa eshteMoa veeshteMoa veeshteMoh wə’eštəmōa‘ wə’eštəmōh wə·’eš·tə·mō·a‘ wə·’eš·tə·mōhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:50 HEB: וַעֲנָ֥ב וְאֶשְׁתְּמֹ֖ה וְעָנִֽים׃ NAS: and Anab and Eshtemoh and Anim, KJV: And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim, INT: and Anab and Eshtemoh and Anim Joshua 21:14 1 Samuel 30:28 1 Chronicles 4:17 1 Chronicles 4:19 1 Chronicles 6:57 6 Occurrences |
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