The meaning of “לָחוּם”
Understanding lâchûwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or לָחֻם lâchum (law-khoom'); passive participle of לָחַם while...is eating, flesh. - properly, eaten, i.e. food - also ...
לָחוּם
or לָחֻם lâchum (law-khoom'); passive participle of לָחַם while...is eating, flesh. - properly, eaten, i.e. food - also flesh, i.e. body 1) intestines, bowels 1a) meaning uncertain 2) (CLBL) food, something eaten
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 20:23 | “When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.” Word: לָחוּם (lâchûwm) | |
| Zephaniah 1:17 | “And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the Lord: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.” Word: לָחוּם (lâchûwm) |
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