The meaning of “γόμος”
Understanding gómos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
burden, merchandise. - a load (as filling), i.e. (specially) a cargo, or (by extension) wares
γόμος
burden, merchandise. - a load (as filling), i.e. (specially) a cargo, or (by extension) wares
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 21:3 | “Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.” Word: γόμος (gómos) | |
| Revelation 18:11 | “And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:” Word: γόμος (gómos) | |
| Revelation 18:12 | “The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,” Word: γόμος (gómos) |