Jarmuth — the meaning of the Hebrew name יַרְמוּת

יַרְמוּת

Yarmûwth · pronounced yar-mooth' · Strong's H3412 · a place

Jarmuth means elevation.

Built from

רוּם rûwm (from, H7311) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively) open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

from H7311; elevation; Jarmuth, the name of two places in Palestine.

First appearance

Josh 10:3 Wherefore Adoni–zedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, (KJV)

Every verse that names Jarmuth

7 occurrences in 7 verses — Joshua, Nehemiah

Josh 10:3Josh 10:5Josh 10:23Josh 12:11Josh 15:35Josh 21:29Neh 11:29

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