מוֹרַשְׁתִּי
mo.rash.ti
Moreshethite
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word מוֹרַשְׁתִּי (Moreshethite) is a proper noun indicating a person's origin or affiliation. It appears twice in the Bible, likely serving to identify an individual or group connected to a specific place called Moresheth. The name is derived from the Hebrew root מורש (morash), which implies a connection to the site Moresheth, a geographical location not further specified in the provided information. The usage of Moreshethite as a proper noun highlights its unique and specific designation. This contrasts with more general terms that describe people based on their characteristics or roles, such as leaders or priests. The occurrence of Moreshethite in written records emphasizes the importance of identifying the person within a particular community or setting. This proper noun provides a snapshot of a specific individual or group from the region of Moresheth, highlighting the value placed on recognizing identity and place within ancient Hebrew culture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
“Micah the Morashtite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, ‘Yahweh of Armies says: “ ‘Zion will be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem will become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.’
Micah 1:1Yahweh’s word that came to Micah the Morashtite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.