Strong's Lexicon ramah: Height, high place Original Word: רָמָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּם (rum), meaning "to be high" or "to rise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "ramah," the concept of high places can be related to Greek terms such as ὑψηλός (hypsēlos), meaning "high" or "lofty," which is used in the New Testament to describe elevated or exalted things. Usage: The Hebrew word "ramah" generally refers to a high place or elevated location. In the context of the Old Testament, it often denotes a physical elevation, such as a hill or a mountain. It can also imply a place of significance or prominence, sometimes used metaphorically to describe a position of honor or authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, high places (bamot) were often sites of worship, both for Yahweh and for other deities. These locations were chosen for their elevation, which was believed to bring worshippers closer to the divine. The use of high places was a common practice in the ancient Near East, and they often included altars, pillars, or other structures for religious rituals. While some high places were sanctioned by God, others were condemned by the prophets for idolatrous practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rum Definition height, high place NASB Translation height (1), high place (3), high places (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. רָמָה noun feminine height, high-place; — absolute ׳ר as technical term (compare בָּמָה), = shrine (for illicit worship): Ezekiel 16:25; "" גַּב Ezekiel 16:21 Ezekiel 16:31 Ezekiel 16:39; so perhaps 1 Samuel 22:6, but read probably בָּמָה, ᵐ5 Βαμα (A Ραμμα), HPS. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance high place Feminine active participle of ruwm; a height (as a seat of idolatry) -- high place. see HEBREW ruwm Forms and Transliterations בָּֽרָמָה֙ ברמה וְרָמָתֵ֥ךְ ורמתך רָֽמָתֵ֔ךְ רָמָ֖ה רָמֹתַ֔יִךְ רמה רמתיך רמתך bā·rā·māh baraMah bārāmāh rā·mā·ṯêḵ rā·māh rā·mō·ṯa·yiḵ raMah rāmāh ramaTech rāmāṯêḵ ramoTayich rāmōṯayiḵ veramaTech wə·rā·mā·ṯêḵ wərāmāṯêḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 22:6 HEB: תַּֽחַת־ הָאֶ֤שֶׁל בָּֽרָמָה֙ וַחֲנִית֣וֹ בְיָד֔וֹ NAS: the tamarisk tree on the height with his spear INT: under the tamarisk the height his spear his hand Ezekiel 16:24 Ezekiel 16:25 Ezekiel 16:31 Ezekiel 16:39 5 Occurrences |
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