The meaning of “גָּמָל”
Understanding gâmâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently from גָּמַל (in the sense of labor or burden-bearing) camel. - a camel 1) camel 1a) as property, as beast of ...
גָּמָל
apparently from גָּמַל (in the sense of labor or burden-bearing) camel. - a camel 1) camel 1a) as property, as beast of burden, for riding, forbidden for food
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:44 | “And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master’s son.” Word: גָּמָל (gâmâl) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:7 | “Nevertheless these ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof; therefore they are unclean unto you.” Word: גָּמָל (gâmâl) | |
| 1 Kings 10:2 | “And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.” Word: גָּמָל (gâmâl) | |
| 2 Chronicles 14:15 | “They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem. ” Word: גָּמָל (gâmâl) | |
| Job 1:17 | “While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.” Word: גָּמָל (gâmâl) |
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