Original Word: רֶמֶת
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Remeth
Pronunciation: reh'-meth
Phonetic Spelling: (reh'-meth)
Definition: Remeth
Meaning: Remeth

Remeth

From ramah; height; Remeth, a place in Palestine -- Remeth.

see HEBREW ramah

Word Origin
from rum
Definition
a city in Issachar
NASB Translation
Remeth (1).

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be high.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Remeth, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: Remeth is used as a proper noun referring to a location, specifically a town in the territory of Issachar.

Context: • Remeth is a town mentioned in the Old Testament, located within the tribal allotment of Issachar. The name suggests a place of elevation or height, which may indicate its geographical features or its significance. In the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, Remeth is listed among the towns given to the tribe of Issachar. The town is mentioned in the context of the cities allotted to the Levites, indicating its role in the religious and communal life of ancient Israel. The specific biblical reference to Remeth can be found in Joshua 19:21: "The territory included... Remeth, En-gannim, En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez." This passage highlights its inclusion among other notable locations within Issachar's inheritance. The historical and archaeological details about Remeth remain limited, but its mention in the biblical text underscores its importance in the tribal organization and settlement patterns of ancient Israel.

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