מִשְׂרְפוֹת מַיִם
mis.r.phot ma.yim
Misrephoth-maim
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "Misrephoth-maim" (H4956) appears to be a geographical or toponymic term, likely referring to a place name in the ancient Near East. The transliteration "mis.r.phot ma.yim" is intriguing, with "mis" possibly indicating a place, "r-ph" suggesting a verb meaning to burn or consume, and "ma.yim" translating to waters or springs. Given its appearance in the Bible with four distinct occurrences, it is likely that Misrephoth-maim was a significant location that played a role in various events or contexts. The exact nature of this place remains unclear, but its name could imply a connection to water sources or a place prone to burning or destruction. Further investigation would be necessary to fully understand the extent of its cultural or historical significance.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Yahweh delivered them into the hand of Israel, and they struck them, and chased them to great Sidon, and to Misrephoth Maim, and to the valley of Mizpah eastward. They struck them until they left them no one remaining.
Joshua 11:8Yahweh delivered them into the hand of Israel, and they struck them, and chased them to great Sidon, and to Misrephoth Maim, and to the valley of Mizpah eastward. They struck them until they left them no one remaining.
Joshua 13:6all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians. I will drive them out from before the children of Israel. Just allocate it to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you.
Joshua 13:6all the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians. I will drive them out from before the children of Israel. Just allocate it to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you.