Strong's H4869 · Hebrew
מִשְׂגָּב
misgâb · /mis-gawb'/
Definition
defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab
KJV: Misgab.
Root / derivation: from H7682 (שָׂגַב); properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מִשְׂגָּב across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms12 verses
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. a refuge: Heb. an high place
Psalms 18:2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. my strength: Heb. my rock
Psalms 46:7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. our: Heb. an high place for us
Psalms 46:11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalms 48:3God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
Psalms 59:9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. defence: Heb. high place
Psalms 59:16But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.
Psalms 59:17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Psalms 62:2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. defence: Heb. high place
Psalms 62:6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
Psalms 94:22But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
Psalms 144:2My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. My goodness: or, My mercy
Isaiah2 verses
And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust.
Isaiah 33:16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. high: Heb. heights, or, high places
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4869 (misgâb) mean?
defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab
How many times does H4869 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4869 (מִשְׂגָּב) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “defence.”
How is misgâb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4869 is rendered as “defence” (7×), “refuge” (5×), “tower” (3×), “fort” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word מִשְׂגָּב come from?
from H7682 (שָׂגַב); properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge