Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גָּזָם”
Understanding gâzâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
palmer-worm. - a kind of locust 1) locusts
H1501
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גָּזָם
Phoneticgaw-zawm'
Transliterationgâzâm
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
palmer-worm. - a kind of locust 1) locusts
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joel 1:4 | “That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten.” Word: גָּזָם (gâzâm) | |
| Joel 2:25 | “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” Word: גָּזָם (gâzâm) | |
| Amos 4:9 | “I have smitten you with blasting and mildew: when your gardens and your vineyards and your fig trees and your olive trees increased, the palmerworm devoured them: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.” Word: גָּזָם (gâzâm) |