The meaning of “אַלְגּוּמִּים”
Understanding ʼalgûwmmîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
by transposition for אַלְמֻגִּים algum (trees). - sticks of algum wood 1) a tree (from Lebanon), algum trees
אַלְגּוּמִּים
by transposition for אַלְמֻגִּים algum (trees). - sticks of algum wood 1) a tree (from Lebanon), algum trees
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 2:8 | “Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,” Word: אַלְגּוּמִּים (ʼalgûwmmîym) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:10 | “And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.” Word: אַלְגּוּמִּים (ʼalgûwmmîym) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:11 | “And the king made of the algum trees terraces to the house of the Lord, and to the king’s palace, and harps and psalteries for singers: and there were none such seen before in the land of Judah.” Word: אַלְגּוּמִּים (ʼalgûwmmîym) |