The meaning of “אָלַם”
Understanding ʼâlam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bind, be dumb, put to silence. - to tie fast - hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied 1) to bind 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be...
אָלַם
bind, be dumb, put to silence. - to tie fast - hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied 1) to bind 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be dumb 1a2) to be bound 1b) (Piel) binding (part.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:7 | “For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.” Word: אָלַם (ʼâlam) | |
| Psalms 39:2 | “I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.” Word: אָלַם (ʼâlam) | |
| Isaiah 53:7 | “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” Word: אָלַם (ʼâlam) | |
| Ezekiel 24:27 | “In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the Lord. ” Word: אָלַם (ʼâlam) | |
| Daniel 10:15 | “And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.” Word: אָלַם (ʼâlam) |