Original Word: מֶתֶג הָאַמָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: Metheg ha-'Ammah
Pronunciation: meh'-theg hah-am-mah'
Phonetic Spelling: (meh'-theg haw-am-maw')
Definition: "Bridle of the mother city" or "control of the capital."
Meaning: Metheg-ha-Ammah

Word Origin: Derived from מֶתֶג (metheg, meaning "bridle" or "control") and הָאַמָּה (ha-ammah, meaning "the cubit" or "the mother city").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "metheg ha-ammah," the concept of control or dominion can be related to Greek terms such as ἄρχων (archon, meaning "ruler" or "leader") and ἐξουσία (exousia, meaning "authority" or "power").

Usage: The phrase "metheg ha-ammah" is used to denote control or dominion over a significant city or region. It implies a position of authority or governance, often in a military or political context.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, cities were often seen as centers of power and influence. The term "mother city" or "capital" would refer to a primary city that held sway over surrounding regions. The imagery of a "bridle" suggests control, as a bridle is used to direct and manage a horse. Thus, "metheg ha-ammah" conveys the idea of having the power to direct or govern a central city, which in turn influences the surrounding areas.

Word Origin
a combination of metheg and ammah, q.v.

Metheg-ammah

From metheg and 'ammah with the art. Interposed; bit of the metropolis; Metheg-ha-Ammah, an epithet of Gath -- Metheg-ammah.

see HEBREW metheg

see HEBREW 'ammah

הָאַמָּ֖ה האמה hā’ammāh hā·’am·māh haamMahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts