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The meaning of גַּלְמוּד

Understanding galmûwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably by prolonged from גָּלַם desolate, solitary. - sterile (as wrapped up too hard) - figuratively, desolate 1) har...

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גַּלְמוּד

Phoneticgal-mood'
Transliterationgalmûwd
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably by prolonged from גָּלַם desolate, solitary. - sterile (as wrapped up too hard) - figuratively, desolate 1) hard, barren, harsh, bleak 1a) harsh, bleak (of a company of wicked men) 1b) barren (of women)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Job 3:7

Lo, let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come therein.

Word: גַּלְמוּד (galmûwd)
Job 15:34

For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.

Word: גַּלְמוּד (galmûwd)
Job 30:3

For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.

Word: גַּלְמוּד (galmûwd)
Isaiah 49:21

Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been?

Word: גַּלְמוּד (galmûwd)

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