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The meaning of מִשְׂגָּב

Understanding misgâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Misgab. - § Misgab = "height" - defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab n m 1) high place, refuge, s...

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מִשְׂגָּב

Phoneticmis-gawb'
Transliterationmisgâb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

16 total references
ReferenceText
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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