Strong's Lexicon Mithqah: Mithkah Original Word: מִתְקָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָתַק (matak), meaning "to be sweet" or "to become sweet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Mithqah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of "sweetness" can be related to Greek words like γλυκύς (glykys), meaning "sweet." Usage: Mithqah is a place name mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of the Israelites' wilderness journey. The name likely carries the connotation of "sweetness," possibly referring to the quality of the water or the pleasantness of the location. Cultural and Historical Background: Mithqah is one of the stations or encampments of the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. The journey was a formative period for the Israelites, as they transitioned from slavery to becoming a covenant community under Yahweh's guidance. Each location mentioned in their journey holds significance in understanding the challenges and divine provisions experienced by the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mathoq Definition a place in the desert NASB Translation Mithkah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִתְקָה proper name, of a location a station of Israel in desert Numbers 33:28,29. ᵐ5 Ματεκκα, A Μαθεκκα, ᵐ5 Ματτεκα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mithcah Feminine of motheq; sweetness; Mithkah, a place in the Desert -- Mithcah. see HEBREW motheq Forms and Transliterations בְּמִתְקָֽה׃ במתקה׃ מִמִּתְקָ֑ה ממתקה bə·miṯ·qāh bemitKah bəmiṯqāh mim·miṯ·qāh mimitKah mimmiṯqāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 33:28 HEB: מִתָּ֑רַח וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ בְּמִתְקָֽה׃ NAS: from Terah and camped at Mithkah. KJV: from Tarah, and pitched in Mithcah. INT: Terah and camped Mithkah Numbers 33:29 2 Occurrences |
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