Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִשְׁפָּת”
Understanding mishpâth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
burden, sheepfold. - a stall for cattle (only dual) 1) fire-places, ash-heaps 1a) meaning uncertain 2) (CLBL) sheepfolds...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִשְׁפָּת
Phoneticmish-pawth'
Transliterationmishpâth
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
burden, sheepfold. - a stall for cattle (only dual) 1) fire-places, ash-heaps 1a) meaning uncertain 2) (CLBL) sheepfolds, saddlebags 2a) meaning uncertain
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:14 | “Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:” Word: מִשְׁפָּת (mishpâth) | |
| Judges 5:16 | “Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.” Word: מִשְׁפָּת (mishpâth) |