The meaning of “אוּלָם”
Understanding ʼûwlâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a variation of אוּלַי as for, but, howbeit, in very deed, surely, truly, wherefore. - however or on the contr...
אוּלָם
apparently a variation of אוּלַי as for, but, howbeit, in very deed, surely, truly, wherefore. - however or on the contrary 1) but, but indeed (a strong adversative) 2) however, nevertheless
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 48:19 | “And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations.” Word: אוּלָם (ʼûwlâm) | |
| Exodus 9:16 | “And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.” Word: אוּלָם (ʼûwlâm) | |
| Numbers 14:21 | “But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.” Word: אוּלָם (ʼûwlâm) | |
| Judges 18:29 | “And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first.” Word: אוּלָם (ʼûwlâm) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:34 | “For in very deed, as the Lord God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.” Word: אוּלָם (ʼûwlâm) |