Goah; Goath
LocationsGeographical Setting
A topographical landmark mentioned in Jeremiah 31:39 as part of the restored boundaries of Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Goah; Goath in the Bible?
Goah is a location mentioned in Jeremiah 31:39 as marking the northern boundary of Jerusalem in its eschatological restoration. Scholarly identification often places Goah on the Northwest hill of the city, corresponding to the site Josephus referred to as the Camp of the Assyrians, particularly when Gareb is identified with the Northeast hill.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the specific topographical markers in Jeremiah 31 clarifies the prophetic vision of Jerusalem's expanded and sanctified borders, grounding the text in the actual physical geography of ancient Jerusalem.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.