The meaning of “לָמַד”
Understanding lâmad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). - properly, to goad, i.e. (by ...
לָמַד
(un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). - properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive) 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 14:23 | “And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.” Word: לָמַד (lâmad) | |
| 1 Chronicles 25:7 | “So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the Lord, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.” Word: לָמַד (lâmad) | |
| Job 21:22 | “Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.” Word: לָמַד (lâmad) | |
| Ecclesiastes 12:9 | “And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.” Word: לָמַד (lâmad) | |
| Jeremiah 10:2 | “Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.” Word: לָמַד (lâmad) |