Strong's Lexicon misgab: Refuge, stronghold, high tower Original Word: מִשְׂגָּב Word Origin: From the root verb שָׂגַב (sagab), meaning "to be high" or "to be exalted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "misgab" is ὀχύρωμα (ochyrōma), Strong's Greek 3794, meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." Usage: The Hebrew word "misgab" refers to a place of safety, protection, or defense. It is often used metaphorically to describe God as a refuge or stronghold for His people. The term conveys the idea of a secure and elevated place, offering protection from enemies and danger. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, cities were often fortified with high towers and strongholds to protect against invaders. These structures were strategically placed on elevated ground, making them difficult to attack. The imagery of God as a "misgab" would have resonated with the Israelites, who understood the importance of such fortifications for physical safety. Spiritually, it emphasized God's role as a divine protector and a place of ultimate security. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sagab Definition a secure height, retreat, stronghold NASB Translation lofty stronghold (1), refuge (1), stronghold (14), unassailable (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מִשְׂגַּב noun [masculine AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 60] secure height, retreat; — ׳מ Psalm +; construct מִשְׂגַּב Isaiah 25:12; suffix מִשְׂגַּבִּי Psalm 18:3 +, etc.; — 1. a. = strong-hold, חֹמֹתֶיךָ ׳מִבְצַר מ Isaiah 25:12. b. figurative of security Isaiah 33:16. 2 figurative of God as refuge Psalm 9:10 (twice in verse), Psalm 18:3 = 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalm 46:8; Psalm 46:12; Psalm 48:4; Psalm 59:10; Psalm 59:17; Psalm 59:18; Psalm 62:3; Psalm 62:7; Psalm 94:22; Psalm 144:2. II. מִשְׂגָּב Perhaps proper name, of a location in Moab; — ׳הַמּ Jeremiah 48:1 (see SchwZAW viii (1888), 196 Albrl.c.), Αμαθ; Gf thinks appell. of Kir Moab (see II. קִיר); most below I. ׳מ 1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Misgab From sagab; properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge -- defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab -- Misgab. see HEBREW sagab Forms and Transliterations הַמִּשְׂגָּ֖ב המשגב לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב לְמִשְׂגָּֽב׃ למשגב למשגב׃ מִ֝שְׂגַּבִּ֗י מִ֝שְׂגָּ֗ב מִשְׂגַּ֣ב מִשְׂגַּבִּ֪י מִשְׂגַּבִּֽי׃ מִשְׂגַּבִּי֙ מִשְׂגַּבּ֑וֹ מִשְׂגָּ֣ב מִשְׂגָּֽב־ משגב משגב־ משגבו משגבי משגבי׃ ham·miś·gāḇ hammiśgāḇ hammisGav lə·miś·gāḇ ləmiśgāḇ lemisGav miś·gaḇ miś·gāḇ miś·gāḇ- miś·gab·bî miś·gab·bōw miśgaḇ miśgāḇ miśgāḇ- misgabBi miśgabbî misgabBo miśgabbōw misGavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 22:3 HEB: וְקֶ֣רֶן יִשְׁעִ֗י מִשְׂגַּבִּי֙ וּמְנוּסִ֔י מֹשִׁעִ֕י NAS: of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; KJV: of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, INT: and the horn of my salvation my stronghold and my refuge my savior Psalm 9:9 Psalm 9:9 Psalm 18:2 Psalm 46:7 Psalm 46:11 Psalm 48:3 Psalm 59:9 Psalm 59:16 Psalm 59:17 Psalm 62:2 Psalm 62:6 Psalm 94:22 Psalm 144:2 Isaiah 25:12 Isaiah 33:16 Jeremiah 48:1 17 Occurrences |
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