רָאמוֹת (ra.mot)
ra.mot
Ramoth
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Ramoth, derived from the Hebrew root for "heights," designates a Levitical city situated within the territory of Issachar. As recorded in Ezra 10:29, it served as a gathering point for those who had married foreign wives during the post-exilic restoration. The term itself is descriptive, likely reflecting the town’s elevated location on the landscape.
This entry is distinct from Ramoth-gilead, a more prominent fortified city in Transjordan often associated with King Ahab and the prophet Micaiah. While both share the same etymological root meaning "heights," they are separate locations. The sources identify this specific Ramoth as one of the cities assigned to the Kohathite clans for their residence and service, highlighting its role in the religious infrastructure of ancient Israel rather than military strategy.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ramoth comes from a Hebrew root meaning "heights." In the Bible, this word points to places set apart for God’s people. It reminds us that God provides specific locations and roles for His community to gather and serve together.
When we look at how these cities were assigned, we see a pattern of order and care. God did not leave His people without direction. He gave them clear boundaries and safe places, like the cities of refuge mentioned in Joshua. This shows that He values structure and protection for those who follow Him.
Your life also has its own "heights" and designated places. Just as Ramoth was set aside for a purpose, your steps are guided by a God who knows where you need to stand. Trust in His timing and provision, knowing that He prepares the way for you just as He did for ancient Israel.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ramoth2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- רָאמֹ֤ת2×
Key Verses
-
Deuteronomy 4:43
Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, for the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead for the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan for the Manassites.
This verse lists Ramoth in Gilead as a specific assignment for the tribe of Gad, showing how God distributed territory among His people.
-
Joshua 20:8
Beyond the Jordan at Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness in the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.
Here Ramoth is identified as one of the cities designated for refuge, highlighting its role in providing safety and justice for those seeking it.