The meaning of “מִכְמְתָת”
Understanding Mikmᵉthâth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently from an unused root meaning to hide; concealment Michmethath. - § Michmethah = "hiding place" - Mikmethath, a...
מִכְמְתָת
apparently from an unused root meaning to hide; concealment Michmethath. - § Michmethah = "hiding place" - Mikmethath, a place in Palestine 1) a place in northeast Ephraim near the border of Manasseh between Shechem and Taanath-shilo
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 16:6 | “And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanath–shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;” Word: מִכְמְתָת (Mikmᵉthâth) | |
| Joshua 17:7 | “And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of En–tappuah.” Word: מִכְמְתָת (Mikmᵉthâth) |