The meaning of “מִשְׂגָּב”
Understanding misgâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Misgab. - § Misgab = "height" - defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab n m 1) high place, refuge, s...
מִשְׂגָּב
Misgab. - § Misgab = "height" - defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab n m 1) high place, refuge, secure height, retreat 1a) stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) n pr loc 2) a place in Moab
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:3 | “The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.” Word: מִשְׂגָּב (misgâb) | |
| Psalms 59:16 | “But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.” Word: מִשְׂגָּב (misgâb) | |
| Isaiah 33:16 | “He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.” Word: מִשְׂגָּב (misgâb) | |
| Jeremiah 48:1 | “Against Moab thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed.” Word: מִשְׂגָּב (misgâb) |
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