Original Word: מִבְרָח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mibrach
Pronunciation: mee-brahkh
Phonetic Spelling: (mib-rawkh')
Definition: Place of escape, refuge
Meaning: a refugee

fugitive

From barach; a refugee -- fugitive.

see HEBREW barach

Word Origin
another reading for mibchar, q.v.

[מִבְרָח] noun masculine (flight) fugitive — Ezekiel 17:21 מברחו Kt collective, מִבְרָחָיו Qr; Co reads Qr, but strike out as gloss; ᵑ7 ᵑ6 Ew Sm read מִבְחָרָיו.

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרַח (barach), meaning "to flee" or "to escape."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5343 • φεύγω (pheugō): to flee, escape
• Strong's Greek Number 1473 • ἔκφυγος (ekphugos): one who has fled, a fugitive

These Greek terms capture similar themes of flight and refuge, paralleling the Hebrew concept of מִבְרָח (mibrach) in the New Testament context.

Usage: The word מִבְרָח (mibrach) is used in the context of describing individuals who are in flight, seeking refuge or safety from a threatening situation. It is a noun that captures the state of being a refugee.

Context: The Hebrew term מִבְרָח (mibrach) is rooted in the concept of fleeing or escaping, often used to describe individuals who are in a state of flight due to danger or persecution. In the biblical context, the notion of a refugee is significant, as it reflects the broader themes of exile, deliverance, and divine protection. The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are profound, resonating with the experiences of many biblical figures who found themselves in situations of peril and sought refuge. The concept of seeking refuge is also deeply connected to the theological understanding of God as a protector and deliverer, providing a place of safety for those in distress. The narrative of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, for example, embodies the journey from oppression to refuge, underscoring the divine provision of safety and sanctuary.

מִבְרָחָ֤יו מברחיו miḇ·rā·ḥāw miḇrāḥāw mivraChavInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts