Meaning
Raamses is a city in Egypt built for Pharaoh by the Israelites during their oppression.
The name is associated with the Egyptian royal name Rameses.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Raamses is one of the two treasure cities that the Israelites were forced to build for Pharaoh.
It is also named as the starting point from which the children of Israel journeyed out of Egypt at the Exodus.
Key References
- Exodus 1:8-14
- Exodus 12:37
- Numbers 33:3-5
Related Terms
- Pithom
- Egypt
- Pharaoh
- Israel
- Succoth
- Exodus