The meaning of “גֶּרֶם”
Understanding gerem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bone, strong, top. - a bone (as the skeleton of the body) - hence, self, i.e. (figuratively) very 1) bone, strength, bar...
גֶּרֶם
bone, strong, top. - a bone (as the skeleton of the body) - hence, self, i.e. (figuratively) very 1) bone, strength, bare?, self? 1a) bone 1b) strength, strong-boned 1c) self?, bare? (of stairs)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:14 | “Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:” Word: גֶּרֶם (gerem) | |
| 2 Kings 9:13 | “Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.” Word: גֶּרֶם (gerem) | |
| Job 40:18 | “His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.” Word: גֶּרֶם (gerem) | |
| Proverbs 17:22 | “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Word: גֶּרֶם (gerem) | |
| Proverbs 25:15 | “By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.” Word: גֶּרֶם (gerem) |
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