### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Lûwchîyth**, represented by `{{H3872}}`, is the name for **Luhith**, a place located East of the Jordan. It is also written as לֻחוֹת in [[Jeremiah 48:5]] and its base definition is "floored." The term appears **2 times** in **2 unique verses** within the scriptures.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H3872}}` is mentioned exclusively in prophecies of judgment against Moab. It is described as a "mounting up" or an ascent that is defined by sorrow. In the book of Isaiah, it is foretold that Moab's fugitives will ascend Luhith "with weeping" [[Isaiah 15:5]]. The prophet Jeremiah uses nearly identical language, stating, "For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up" [[Jeremiah 48:5]]. In both instances, Luhith is not merely a location but a path of intense grief and calamity.
### Related Words & Concepts
The context of Luhith's appearances highlights several related terms that paint a scene of distress:
* `{{H5927}}` **`ʻâlâh`** (to ascend): This word is used to describe the action of "going up" the ascent of Luhith, both in [[Isaiah 15:5]] and [[Jeremiah 48:5]]. It signifies a literal or figurative ascent.
* `{{H1065}}` **`Bᵉkîy`** (a weeping): This term is inextricably linked with Luhith, describing the "weeping" and "continual weeping" of those who travel this path during Moab's judgment ([[Isaiah 15:5]], [[Jeremiah 48:5]]).
* `{{H7667}}` **`sheber`** (destruction): This word defines the reason for the sorrow at Luhith. A "cry of **destruction**" is heard in the land ([[Isaiah 15:5]], [[Jeremiah 48:5]]).
* `{{H6818}}` **`tsaʻăqâh`** (a shriek): The weeping is accompanied by this term for a cry or shriek, as enemies have **heard** a **cry** of destruction in the region [[Jeremiah 48:5]].
### Theological Significance
While `{{H3872}}` is a geographical name, its biblical usage gives it significant thematic weight.
* **A Symbol of Sorrowful Ascent:** Luhith is not just a high place, but a path of suffering. The act of "going up" `{{H5927}}` is paired with "weeping" `{{H1065}}`, illustrating that the path of fugitives in times of judgment is one of hardship and grief ([[Isaiah 15:5]], [[Jeremiah 48:5]]).
* **A Landmark of Judgment's Cry:** The location is tied to the audible results of divine judgment. The "cry" (`{{H2201}}`, `{{H6818}}`) of "destruction" `{{H7667}}` is the defining sound associated with Luhith and the surrounding area, emphasizing the unavoidable and public nature of the consequences for Moab.
* **Geography of Grief:** The repeated association of Luhith with intense sorrow serves as a biblical archetype. It transforms a physical location into a powerful illustration of the anguish that comes from facing destruction and being displaced.
### Summary
In summary, **Lûwchîyth** `{{H3872}}` is a specific geographical location, the ascent of Luhith, that gains its meaning from its powerful prophetic context. Appearing only twice, it is consistently portrayed as a place of immense sorrow and weeping in the face of divine judgment on Moab ([[Isaiah 15:5]], [[Jeremiah 48:5]]). The name is inseparable from the sounds of crying and the reality of destruction, serving as a stark biblical landmark for the path of grief that follows judgment.
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