ΜΑΣΑΦΘΑ, μασαφθα
MASAPHTHA, masaphtha
Sounds Like: mah-SAHF-thah
Translations: Masapha, Mizpah, a watchtower, a watchpost
From the root: ΜΑΣΑΦΘΑ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word is a transliteration of the Hebrew word 'Mizpah' (מִצְפָּה), which means 'watchtower' or 'watchpost'. It refers to several places in ancient Israel mentioned in the Old Testament, often associated with significant events or covenants. It is used as a proper noun to denote a specific geographical location.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 10 — 9:159
From the same root
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