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Michmethath — the meaning of the Hebrew name מִכְמְתָת

מִכְמְתָת

Mikmᵉthâth · pronounced mik-meth-awth' · Strong's H4366 · a place

Michmethath means concealment.

Strong's definition

apparently from an unused root meaning to hide; concealment; Mikmethath, a place in Palestine.

First appearance

Josh 16:6 And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward unto Taanath–shiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah; (KJV)

Every verse that names Michmethath

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Joshua

Josh 16:6Josh 17:7

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