A fortress, the name given to David’s lurking-places (1 Sam. 22:4, 5; 24:22).
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Hold
Hebrew & Greek words with this meaning
- G2192ἔχωéchōto hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
- H6113עָצָרʻâtsârto inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- G4337προσέχωproséchō(figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e. pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
- G2722κατέχωkatéchōto hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
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