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Micah 1:10

In Winepress ("Gath") do not expose/announce in Fortified/Harbor ("Akkū")2 do not weep within the House of To Dust I have wallowed/rolled myself in dust.

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Mic. 1:10

The name ʿAkkū (or עַכּוֹ in Hebrew) is typically interpreted as referring to the ancient city of Akko (Acre). As for the meaning of the name ʿAkkū, it is believed to be of Semitic origin, and scholars suggest a few possible meanings:

  1. "The strong" or "the fortified":
    The name may come from a root related to strength or fortification, reflecting the city's strategic coastal location and its well-defended position. This interpretation aligns with the city’s role throughout history as a fortified stronghold.

  2. "The place of the tide" or "the place of the bay":
    Some interpretations focus on the geographical features of Akko, suggesting that ʿAkkū may refer to a location near the sea or a bay, possibly alluding to the tidal nature of the area or the harbor.