Strong's Lexicon Ramathi: Ramathite Original Word: רָמָתִי Word Origin: Derived from רָמָה (ramah), meaning "height" or "high place." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Ramathi," the concept of a high place or elevated location can be related to Greek terms like ὑψηλός (hupsēlos), meaning "high" or "lofty." Usage: The term "Ramathi" refers to an inhabitant of Ramah, a city or region often associated with elevated or high places. In the biblical context, it is used to denote someone from Ramah, a significant location in the narratives of the Old Testament. Cultural and Historical Background: Ramah is a notable city in the biblical landscape, often associated with the prophet Samuel, who was born there. It is located in the territory of Benjamin, near the border with Ephraim. Ramah served as a strategic location due to its elevation, providing a vantage point for defense and communication. It is mentioned in various contexts, including as a place of judgment and prophecy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Ramah Definition inhab. of Ramah NASB Translation Ramathite (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָמָתִי adjective, of a people (of what Rama?), with article ׳הָרָ 1 Chronicles 27:27; ὁ ἐ Ραηλ; A ὁ Ῥαμαθαῖος. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ramathite Patronymic of Ramah; a Ramathite or inhabitant of Ramah -- Ramathite. see HEBREW Ramah Forms and Transliterations הָרָֽמָתִ֑י הרמתי hā·rā·mā·ṯî haramaTi hārāmāṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 27:27 HEB: הַ֨כְּרָמִ֔ים שִׁמְעִ֖י הָרָֽמָתִ֑י וְעַ֤ל שֶׁבַּכְּרָמִים֙ NAS: Shimei the Ramathite had charge KJV: [was] Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards INT: of the vineyards Shimei the Ramathite had charge of the vineyards 1 Occurrence |
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