Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גֹּלֶם”
Understanding gôlem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
substance yet being unperfect. - a wrapped (and unformed mass, i.e. as the embryo) 1) embryo, fetus
H1564
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גֹּלֶם
Phoneticgo'-lem
Transliterationgôlem
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
substance yet being unperfect. - a wrapped (and unformed mass, i.e. as the embryo) 1) embryo, fetus
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 139:16 | “Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.” Word: גֹּלֶם (gôlem) |