Eglath-Shelishiyah
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Eglath-shelishiyyah is a textual variant or place name appearing in prophetic literature concerning Moab, often interpreted as a reference to a specific location or a symbolic heifer.
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A term found in Isaiah 15:5 and Jeremiah 48:34, referring to a place or a heifer three years old, with no probable identification suggested.
What is the meaning of Eglath-Shelishiyah in the Bible?
A term found in Isaiah 15:5 and Jeremiah 48:34, referring to a place or a heifer three years old, with no probable identification suggested.
SIGNIFICANCE
The significance of EGLATH-SHELISHIYAH lies in its use as an oracle against Moab, highlighting the strength and unconquered nature of certain cities.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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