### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Râmâthîy**, represented by `{{H7435}}`, is a patronymic term for a **Ramathite**. It appears **1 time** in **1 unique verse**. The term's definition is "a Ramathite or inhabitant of Ramah," indicating a person's geographical origin.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H7435}}` is used in a specific administrative context. It identifies an individual named Shimei as "the **Ramathite**" [[1 Chronicles 27:27]]. In this verse, Shimei the **Ramathite** is placed in charge of the vineyards. This use of the term serves to provide a specific identifier for a person holding an official position.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words in the same passage provide a full picture of the Ramathite's role:
* `{{H8096}}` **Shimʻîy** (famous; Shimei, the name of twenty Israelites; Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi.): This is the personal name of the individual identified as the **Ramathite** [[1 Chronicles 27:27]].
* `{{H3754}}` **kerem** (a garden or vineyard; vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage.): This word for **vineyard** specifies the agricultural holding that Shimei the Ramathite managed [[1 Chronicles 27:27]].
* `{{H3196}}` **yayin** (wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication; banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber).): This term for **wine** describes the product that came from the vineyards [[1 Chronicles 27:27]].
* `{{H214}}` **ʼôwtsâr** (a depository; armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y).): This word, translated as **cellars** or storehouse, is where the wine was kept [[1 Chronicles 27:27]].
### Theological Significance
While `{{H7435}}` itself is a simple identifier, its context points to broader biblical themes of stewardship and order.
* **Ordered Administration:** The mention of the **Ramathite** is part of a detailed record of officials. This highlights the importance of organized management of resources within the kingdom.
* **Symbolism of the Vineyard:** The resource managed by the Ramathite is a **vineyard** `{{H3754}}`, a potent symbol in scripture. In other texts, the "vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel" [[Isaiah 5:7]], connecting agricultural oversight to God's care for His people.
* **Divine Provision:** The products of the vineyard, such as **wine** `{{H3196}}`, and the places they are stored, like a **storehouse** `{{H214}}`, are often linked to God's blessing. God opens His "good treasure" [[Deuteronomy 28:12]] and calls people to bring tithes into the "storehouse" [[Malachi 3:10]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H7435}}` **Râmâthîy** is a highly specific term, a patronymic used to identify Shimei as an inhabitant of Ramah. While it appears only once, its context within an administrative list of overseers for vineyards and wine cellars connects it to the larger scriptural themes of responsible stewardship, divine provision, and the symbolic importance of the land and its produce in the life of Israel.
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