Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לָהַם”
Understanding lâham reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wound. - properly, to burn in, i.e. (figuratively) to rankle 1) to gulp, swallow greedily 1a) (Hithpael) to be gulped
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לָהַם
Phoneticlaw-ham'
Transliterationlâham
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wound. - properly, to burn in, i.e. (figuratively) to rankle 1) to gulp, swallow greedily 1a) (Hithpael) to be gulped
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 18:8 | “The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.” Word: לָהַם (lâham) | |
| Proverbs 26:22 | “The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.” Word: לָהַם (lâham) |