Original Word: רָמַת לֶחִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Ramath Lechiy
Pronunciation: rah-MAHT leh-KHEE
Phonetic Spelling: (raw'-math lekh'-ee)
Definition: Ramath Lehi
Meaning: Ramath-Lechi

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: רָמָה (ramah, meaning "height" or "high place") and לֶחִי (lechiy, meaning "jawbone").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Ramath Lechiy, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts of "height" or "hill" might be found in Greek terms like ὄρος (oros, meaning "mountain" or "hill").

Usage: Ramath Lechiy translates to "the height of the jawbone" or "jawbone hill." It is a location mentioned in the context of a significant event in the life of Samson, one of the judges of Israel.

Cultural and Historical Background: Ramath Lechiy is associated with the account of Samson, a Nazirite judge known for his supernatural strength. The site is named for the jawbone of a donkey, which Samson used as a weapon to defeat a thousand Philistines. This event highlights the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines during the period of the Judges, a time characterized by cycles of oppression and deliverance.

From ramah and lchiy; height of a jaw-bone; Ramath-Lechi, a place in Palestine -- Ramath-lehi.

see HEBREW ramah

see HEBREW lchiy