מִצְרַ֫יִם
mits.ra.yim (H7883G)
(Brook of) Egypt
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word מִצְרַ֫יִם (mits.ra.yim) is defined as "(Brook of) Egypt." This term likely refers to the geographical region of Egypt, possibly emphasizing its connection to a river or water source. The word appears only twice in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited usage. The significance of this word lies in its association with the region of Egypt, a major power in the ancient Near East. The term's limited occurrences suggest that it may be used to refer to the land or people of Egypt in a specific context, rather than being a common term for the region. Further research and analysis of the surrounding text would be necessary to fully understand the word's significance in each of its two occurrences.
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from the Shihor, which is before Egypt, even to the border of Ekron northward, which is counted as Canaanite; the five lords of the Philistines; the Gazites, and the Ashdodites, the Ashkelonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avvim,
On great waters, the seed of the Shihor, the harvest of the Nile, was her revenue. She was the market of nations.