Joshua 21:30 — Word Study
WLCוּמִמַּטֵּ֣ה אָשֵׁ֔ר אֶת־ מִשְׁאָ֖ל וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ אֶת־ עַבְדּ֖וֹן וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶֽׁהָ׃
BSAFrom the tribemaṭṭeh [tribal community, staff] of Asher they were givenʼÂshêr [a son of Jacob, one of the twelve tribes of Israel] MishalMishʼâl [a town in Palestine, a place of request] AbdonʻAbdôwn [a place in Palestine, a servant]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִמַּטֵּ֣ה | and from [the] tribe of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אָשֵׁ֔ר | Asher | Noun proper masculine |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| מִשְׁאָ֖ל | Mishal | Noun proper |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ | pasture lands its | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| עַבְדּ֖וֹן | Abdon | Noun proper |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| מִגְרָשֶֽׁהָ׃ | pasture lands its | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon, |
| KJV | And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs, |
| ASV | And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs, |
| YLT | And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal and its suburbs, Abdon and its suburbs, |
| WEB | Out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands, |
| BBE | And from the tribe of Asher, Mishal and Abdon, with their grass-lands: |
The translations agree on the names of the towns and the allocation to the tribe of Asher.
The main clause introduces the allocation, followed by two noun phrases listing the towns given to the tribe.
4 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Cambridge, Whedon & more — read them ›
clause
The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Joshua 21:30
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Allotment of the Landgenerated
Joshua 21:30 describes the allocation of specific towns to the tribe of Asher, part of the broader narrative of land distribution among the tribes of Israel. This allocation reflects God's promise to the Israelites to give them a homeland, fulfilling the covenant made with their ancestors. The towns mentioned, Mishal and Abdon, highlight the specific locations that were to be inhabited by the descendants of Asher, as detailed in other passages such as Joshua 19:25-28 and 1 Chronicles 6:74-75.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:25–28 | Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:74–75 | From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מַטֶּה, u.mi.ma.Tehgenerated
The word מַטֶּה (maṭṭeh) is a noun that can mean a tribe or a staff. In this context, it refers to the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The parsing indicates it is a common masculine singular noun, showing its role as a collective identity for the descendants of Asher.
The use of מַטֶּה emphasizes the communal aspect of the tribe, linking it to the leadership and support structures within Israelite society. The connection to the root meaning of 'to extend' suggests the tribe's role in the broader narrative of Israel's history.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse is governed by a main clause, with a prepositional phrase indicating the source of the towns, followed by a noun phrase listing the towns and their associated pasturelands. The finite verb is implied in the context of giving, which is understood in the allocation process.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the tribe of Asher at the beginning, highlighting its importance in the distribution narrative. The subsequent phrases detail the specific towns, indicating their significance in the overall context of the land allotment.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the word for tribe is rendered as φυλῆς (phylēs), which carries a similar meaning but may imply a broader ethnic or cultural identity. This choice reflects the Greek translators' understanding of the tribes as distinct communities.
The translation choices indicate a continuity in the understanding of tribal identity from Hebrew to Greek, emphasizing the significance of these groups within the Israelite community.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Joshua 21:30 tells us that the tribe of Asher was given two towns, Mishal and Abdon, along with their pasturelands. This allocation is part of the larger narrative of how the land was divided among the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to them.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The tribe of Asher represents one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob, known for its prosperity and happiness.
Mishal and Abdon were towns allocated to the Gershonite Levites within the territory of Asher, indicating their importance in the settlement and religious life of the community.
This verse is part of the detailed account of land distribution among the tribes of Israel, showcasing the fulfillment of God's promises to give them a land of their own.
The term 'pasturelands' suggests areas designated for grazing livestock, which were vital for the agricultural economy and sustenance of the tribes.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the tribe of Asher's allocation help us appreciate the broader narrative of Israel's history?
- What can we learn about community and identity from the mention of tribes in the Bible?
- In what ways do the towns of Mishal and Abdon reflect the needs of the people in ancient Israel?
- How can we apply the concept of shared resources, like pasturelands, to our communities today?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Joshua 21:30 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs,.... The same with Misheal, Joshua 19:26; called Mashal, 1 Chronicles 6:74; Abdon with her suburbs; not mentioned among the cities of Asher,
Read John Gill on Joshua 21 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with her suburbs, Geba with her suburbs, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Joshua 21 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges30. Mishal] See ch. Joshua 19:26 (Heb.); Abdon = Hebron, Joshua 19:28.
Read Cambridge on Joshua 21 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible28-39. Dabareh — Joshua 19:12. En-gannim — Joshua 19:21.Kedesh — Joshua 12:22. Jokneam — Joshua 12:22. Ramoth — Joshua 13:26. Heshbon — Joshua 13:17; Joshua 13:26. Jazer — Joshua 13:25.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Joshua 21 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
Out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands,
From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon,
from the tribe of Asher: Mishal, Abdon,
Tyndale line
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs,
And out of Asher, Mishal with her suburbs, Abdon with her suburbs;
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its suburbs, Abdon with its suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with her suburbes, Abdon with her suburbes,
Strictly literal
and out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal and its suburbs, Abdon and its suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal and its suburbs, Abdon and its suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal and its outskirts, Abdon and its outskirts,
And from the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its open spaces, Abdon with its open spaces.
From the tribe of Asher, they gave Mishal with its pasturelands, Abdon with its pasturelands,
From the Latin
And of the tribe of Aser, Masal and Abdon,
Simplified
From the tribe of Asher the following four towns and their pastures: Mishal, Abdon,
And from the tribe of Asher, Mishal and Abdon, with their grass-lands:
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show agreement in the allocation of towns to the tribe of Asher, although the Septuagint presents a different word order. The Septuagint reflects the same towns, Mishal and Abdon, confirming the historical record of land distribution.
וּמִמַּטֵּ֣ה אָשֵׁ֔ר אֶת־ מִשְׁאָ֖ל וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֑הָ אֶת־ עַבְדּ֖וֹן וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶֽׁהָ׃
6 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Joshua 21:30
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
מַטֶּה (mat-teh) refers to a staff, rod, or branch, and can also denote a tribe. It is derived from a root meaning to extend, and its uses include both literal and figurative meanings, such as a support or a means of correction. The lexicons consistently highlight its association with leadership and community.
מַטֶּה 251 n.m.
staff, rod, shaft
branch
tribe
base
H4294 מַטֶּה . staff, rod, shaft
. branch
. tribe
4294 matteh mat-teh'
or (feminine) mattah {mat-taw'}; from 5186; a branch (as
extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for
chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre),
throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a
support of life, e.g. bread):--rod, staff, tribe.
see HEBREW for 05186
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: rod.
: rod/staff
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe.
: tribe
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: arrow.
: arrow
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: stick.
: stick
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: supply.
: supply
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHC/R/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אָשֵׁר (Asher) refers to a son of Jacob and Zilpah, as well as the tribe descended from him. The name means 'happy' and is also associated with a city east of Shechem. The entries note that Asher is linked to the Hebrew root for happiness, but there is a mention of potential translations related to wood in Ezekiel.
אָשֵׁר n.pr.m. Asher (happy one, Felix)
son of Jacob and Zilpah
the tribe
n.pr.loc. city E. of Shechem
base
H836 אָשֵׁר Asher
836 'Asher aw-share'
from 833, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe
descended from him, with its territory; also a place in
Palestine:--Asher
see HEBREW for 0833
אָשֵׁר (a.sher) — Asher.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153);
brother of: Gad (H1410);
half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?);
§ Asher = "happy"
1) son of Jacob and Zilpah
2) the tribe descended from Asher
3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Asher
Happy, Jacob’s eigth son; his mother was Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid (Gen. 30:13). Of the tribe founded by him nothing is recorded beyond its holding a place in the list of the tribes (35:26; 46:17; Ex. 1:4, etc.) It increased in numbers twenty-nine percent, during the thirty-eight years’ wanderings. The place of this tribe during the march through the desert was between Dan and Naphtali (Num. 2:27). The boundaries of the inheritance given to it, which contained some of the richest soil in Palestine, and the names of its towns, are recorded in Josh. 19:24-31; Judg. 1:31, 32. Asher and Simeon were the only tribes west of…
a place which formed one boundary of the tribe of Manasseh on the south. (Joshua 17:7) Mr. Porter suggests that Teyasir may be the Asher of Manasseh. Handbook , p.348.
The eighth son of Jacob and second of Zilpah, Ge 30:13 35:26. On entering Canaan his tribe was the fifth in order, numbering fifty-three thousand four hundred. The portion of Asher lay along the seaboard, having Levanon and Zidon on the north, Carmel and the tribe of Issachar on the south, and Zebulun and Naphtali on the east. It was fruitful in grain, wine, oil, and minerals, Ge 49:20 De 33:24,25. How much of the Phoenician coast was included is uncertain, Jos 19:25,28; but the Asherites were unable to expel the Canaanites, and dwelt in part among them, Jud 1:31,32. They are honorably mentioned in the history of…
happiness
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
מִשְׁאָל (mish'al) refers to a place name, specifically a town in the territory of Asher, associated with the Gershonite Levites. The term is linked to the root meaning 'request' or 'entreaty.' There is a note that it is compared with other Hebrew words, but no significant disagreement among lexicons is present.
מִשְׁאָל n.pr.loc. in Asher
base
H4861 מִשְׁאָל
4861 Mish'al mish-awl'
from 7592; request; Mishal, a place in Palestine:--Mishal,
Misheal. Compare 4913.
see HEBREW for 07592
see HEBREW for 04913
מִשְׁאָל (mish.al) — Mishal.
§ Misheal = "entreaty"
a town in the territory of Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
mi'-shal (mish'al): A town in the territory of Asher (Jos 19:26, the King James Version "Misheal," Maasa), assigned to the Gershonite Levites (Jos 21:30; Codex Vaticanus Bassellan; Codex Alexandrinus Masaal equals "Mashal" of 1Ch 6:74). Eusebius, Onomasticon (s.v. "Masan") places it near Carmel by the sea. It is not identified.
Mishal
A city of the tribe of Asher (Josh. 21:30; 1 Chr. 6:74). It is probably the modern Misalli, on the shore near Carmel.
parables; governing
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
מִגְרָשׁ (migrash) refers to common or open land, often associated with areas where flocks are driven for pasture. It can denote a suburb or the space around a building, and is noted in Ezekiel 27:28. The term is derived from a root meaning to drive out.
מִגְרָשׁ n.m. common, common-land, open land
base
H4054 מִגְרָשׁ
4054 migrash mig-rawsh'
also (in plural) feminine (Ezek. 27:28) migrashah
{mig-raw-shaw'}; from 1644; a suburb (i.e. open country
whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area
around a building, or the margin of the sea:--cast out,
suburb.
see HEBREW for 01644
מִגְרָשׁ (mig.rash) — pasture.
common, common land, open land, suburb
HNcmpc/Sp3fs — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3fs
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
עַבְדּוֹן (Abdon) refers to both a personal name and a location. It is derived from the root meaning 'servitude' and is associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including a judge of Israel and various individuals from the tribes of Benjamin and Gibeon. Additionally, it denotes a city in Asher, allocated to the Gershonite Levites, located near modern 'Abdeh.'
עַבְדּוֹן n.pr.
n.pr.m.
a judge
a Benjamite
son of Jehiel a Gibeonite
son of Micah
n.pr.loc. Levitical city in Asher
base
H5658 עַבְדוֹן
5658 `Abdown ab-dohn'
from 5647; servitude; Abdon, the name of a place in Palestine
and of four Israelites:--Abdon. Compare 5683.
see HEBREW for 05647
see HEBREW for 05683
עַבְדּוֹן (av.don) — Abdon.
Abdon = "servile"
a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
Also named: ev.ron (עֶבְרֹן "Ebron" H5683)
עַבְדּוֹן (av.don) — Abdon.
A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.13;
son of: Hillel (H1985)
§ Abdon = "servile"
1) a judge of Israel in the time of the judges; perhaps the same as 'Bedan'
2) a Benjamite, son of Shashak
3) a Gibeonite, son of Jehiel and a grandson of Gideon
4) son of Micah in the time of king Josiah of Judah; also 'Achbor'
5) a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
עַבְדּוֹן (av.don) — Abdon.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.23;
son of: Shashak (H8349);
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Abdon
Servile. (1.) The son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, the tenth judge of Israel (Judg. 12:13-15). He is probably the Bedan of 1 Sam. 12:11.
(2.) The first-born of Gibeon of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:30; 9:36).
(3.) The son of Micah, one of those whom Josiah sent to the prophetess Huldah to ascertain from her the meaning of the recently discovered book of the law (2 Chr. 34:20). He is called Achbor in 2 Kings 22:12.
(4.) One of the “sons” of Shashak (1 Chr. 8:23).
(servile). A judge of Israel, (Judges 12:13,15) perhaps the same person as Bedan, in (1 Samuel 12:11) (B.C. 1233-1225). Son of Shashak. (1 Chronicles 8:23) First-born son of Jehiel, son of Gideon. (1 Chronicles 8:30; 9:35,36). Son of Micah, a contemporary of Josiah, (2 Chronicles 34:20) called Achbor in (2 Kings 22:12) (B.C. 628.) A city in the tribe if Asher, given to the Gershonites, (Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 6:74) the modern Abdeh, 10 miles northeast of…
servant; cloud of judgment
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
מִגְרָשׁ (migrash) refers to common or open land, often associated with areas where flocks are driven for pasture. It can denote a suburb or the space around a building, and is noted in Ezekiel 27:28. The term is derived from a root meaning to drive out.
מִגְרָשׁ n.m. common, common-land, open land
base
H4054 מִגְרָשׁ
4054 migrash mig-rawsh'
also (in plural) feminine (Ezek. 27:28) migrashah
{mig-raw-shaw'}; from 1644; a suburb (i.e. open country
whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area
around a building, or the margin of the sea:--cast out,
suburb.
see HEBREW for 01644
מִגְרָשׁ (mig.rash) — pasture.
common, common land, open land, suburb
HNcmpc/Sp3fs — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3fs