The meaning of “רָמֹת גִּלעָד”
Understanding Râmôth Gilʻâd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or רָמוֹת גִּלעָד Râmôwth Gilʻâd (raw-moth' gil-awd'); (2 Chronicles 22:5), from the plural of רָמָה and גִּלְעָד; heigh...
רָמֹת גִּלעָד
or רָמוֹת גִּלעָד Râmôwth Gilʻâd (raw-moth' gil-awd'); (2 Chronicles 22:5), from the plural of רָמָה and גִּלְעָד; heights of Gilad Ramoth-gilead, Ramoth in Gilead. See also רָאמוֹת. - § Ramoth = "heights" - Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan n pr m 1) an Israelite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra n pr loc 2) Ramoth-gilead-a place in Gilead 2a) site dubious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 21:38 | “And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim with her suburbs,” Word: רָמֹת גִּלעָד (Râmôth Gilʻâd) | |
| 2 Kings 9:4 | “So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to Ramoth–gilead.” Word: רָמֹת גִּלעָד (Râmôth Gilʻâd) | |
| 2 Chronicles 18:14 | “And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth–gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.” Word: רָמֹת גִּלעָד (Râmôth Gilʻâd) | |
| Ezra 10:29 | “And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth.” Word: רָמֹת גִּלעָד (Râmôth Gilʻâd) |