Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גָּשַׁם”
Understanding gâsham reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(cause to) rain. - to shower violently 1) to rain 1a) (Pual) to be rained on 1b) (Hiphil) to cause rain, send rain
H1652
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גָּשַׁם
Phoneticgaw-sham'
Transliterationgâsham
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(cause to) rain. - to shower violently 1) to rain 1a) (Pual) to be rained on 1b) (Hiphil) to cause rain, send rain
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 14:22 | “Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O Lord our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things. ” Word: גָּשַׁם (gâsham) |
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