גַּ֑ת
𐤂𐤕
Moreshet Gat
Gath
Moresheth-Gath, a specific town in the Shephelah (lowland) region associated with the Philistine city of Gath, likely denoting 'Moresheth near Gath.' In biblical usage, the term identifies either the hometown of the prophet Micah or a site associated with his message. The name as a whole likely designates a settlement whose identity is linked to proximity or relationship to Gath, emphasizing geographical or possibly administrative association.
Micah 1:14 · Word #6
Lexicon H4182
| Lemma | מוֹרֶשֶׁת גַּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤅𐤓𐤔𐤕 𐤂𐤕 |
| Transliteration | Moreshet Gat |
| Strong's | H4182 |
| Definition | Moresheth-Gath, a specific town in the Shephelah (lowland) region associated with the Philistine city of Gath, likely denoting 'Moresheth near Gath.' In biblical usage, the term identifies either the hometown of the prophet Micah or a site associated with his message. The name as a whole likely designates a settlement whose identity is linked to proximity or relationship to Gath, emphasizing geographical or possibly administrative association. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Gath |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4182-01
Gath
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; place name (Philistine city). |
| Rendering Rationale | Although identical in form to the common noun "winepress," this word functions morphologically as a proper place name. As a singular proper noun, it is best rendered directly as "Gath," preserving its toponymic usage rather than its root sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Moreshet Gat
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Gath |