Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִצְפֶּה”
Understanding mitspeh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
watch tower. - an observatory, especially formilitary purposes 1) watchtower, lookout point
H4707
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִצְפֶּה
Phoneticmits-peh'
Transliterationmitspeh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
watch tower. - an observatory, especially formilitary purposes 1) watchtower, lookout point
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 20:24 | “And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.” Word: מִצְפֶּה (mitspeh) | |
| Isaiah 21:8 | “And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:” Word: מִצְפֶּה (mitspeh) |
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