### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Mitsʻâr**, represented by `{{H4706}}`, is a proper noun for a specific geographical location. Its base definition is **Mitsar, a peak of Lebanon; Mizar**. This name is exceptionally rare in the Bible, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse**, where it identifies a particular hill.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single appearance of `{{H4706}}` is found in a moment of deep personal lament in [[Psalms 42:6]]. The psalmist, whose **soul** `{{H5315}}` is "cast down" `{{H7817}}`, makes a conscious choice to **remember** `{{H2142}}` his **God** `{{H430}}`. This act of remembrance is geographically anchored to a specific region: "the **land** `{{H776}}` of **Jordan** `{{H3383}}`, and of the **Hermonites** `{{H2769}}`, from the **hill** `{{H2022}}` **Mizar** `{{H4706}}`." Mizar is thus part of a landscape of memory from which the writer reaches out to God in his distress.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its context illuminate the meaning of this passage:
* `{{H2022}}` **har**: This word, meaning **a mountain or range of hills**, is used to classify Mizar as a "hill" [[Psalms 42:6]]. Mountains are often depicted as places of divine encounter and stability throughout scripture [[Psalms 125:1]].
* `{{H2142}}` **zâkar**: Meaning **to mark... to remember**, this is the central action of the verse. The psalmist's decision to "remember" God from Mizar is an active turn of faith away from his sorrow [[Psalms 42:6]].
* `{{H2769}}` **Chermôwnîym**: This term for the **Hermons, i.e. its peaks**, appears alongside Mizar, placing it in a distinct geographical region and reinforcing the specificity of the psalmist's location [[Psalms 42:6]].
* `{{H7817}}` **shâchach**: This root, meaning **to sink or depress**, describes the psalmist's emotional state as "cast down" [[Psalms 42:6]]. The memory associated with Mizar is the direct response to this feeling of being brought low.
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H4706}}` is derived entirely from its singular, poignant context.
* **Geography of Remembrance:** Mizar serves as a physical anchor for a spiritual memory. For the psalmist, it is a landmark of faith, a place from which he can **remember** `{{H2142}}` God even when his **soul** `{{H5315}}` is in despair [[Psalms 42:6]].
* **Hope from a Low Place:** The mention of the "hill Mizar" is triggered by the soul being "cast down" `{{H7817}}`. This demonstrates a spiritual principle of looking to past encounters with God from specific, real-world locations as a source of hope in present trials.
* **Personal Landmarks of Faith:** While Mizar is just one hill among the **Hermonites** `{{H2769}}`, for the writer it holds profound significance. It illustrates how any location, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, can become a sacred space tied to one's relationship with God.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H4706}}` **Mitsʻâr** is far more than a forgotten place name on a biblical map. Its sole mention in [[Psalms 42:6]] gives it a powerful role as a symbol of remembrance in the midst of sorrow. It is inextricably linked with the psalmist’s despair, the geography of the Jordan and Hermon, and the deliberate act of recalling God’s faithfulness. Mizar shows how a specific place can become a cornerstone of personal memory and a source of enduring hope.
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