מוֹרֶ֫שֶׁת גַּת (mo.re.shet gat)
mo.re.shet gat
Moresheth-gath
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The proper noun Moresheth-gath translates directly to "possession of Gath" or "inheritance of Gath." It identifies a specific locality situated in the vicinity of the Philistine city of Gath, as noted in the opening verse of the book of Micah. The name itself suggests a historical connection to land ownership or territorial claim within that region.
Lexical sources indicate that this site is significant primarily because it is likely the hometown of the prophet Micah himself. This geographic detail grounds his ministry in a specific place, linking the message of judgment against Judah’s leaders with the reality of life in the borderlands between Israel and Philistia. The word appears only once in Scripture, anchoring the narrative context for the prophet’s call to action.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Moresheth-gath means "inheritance of Gath." It appears only once in the Bible, marking the hometown of the prophet Micah. This small detail places his message in a real place, right on the border between Israel and Philistia. For you, this reminds us that God’s word often comes through ordinary people in ordinary towns.
Micah’s call to repentance began in a specific community facing real political pressure. His words were not abstract theories but urgent warnings for neighbors who knew the stakes. When we read Scripture, we are invited into those same moments of decision and hope.
God cares about local places and the lives within them. Your own context matters to Him just as Moresheth-gath did to Micah. He meets us where we are, calling us to faithfulness in our daily surroundings.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Moresheth1×
- Gath1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מוֹרֶ֣שֶׁת1×
- גַּ֑ת1×
Key Verses
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Micah 1:14
Therefore you will give a parting gift to Moresheth Gath. The houses of Achzib will be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel.
This verse identifies Moresheth-gath as the prophet's hometown, grounding his ministry in a specific geographic reality.