The meaning of “אַלְמֻגִּים”
Understanding ʼalmuggîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of foreign derivation (used thus only in the plural) almug trees. Compare אַלְגּוּמִּים. - almug (i.e. probably...
אַלְמֻגִּים
probably of foreign derivation (used thus only in the plural) almug trees. Compare אַלְגּוּמִּים. - almug (i.e. probably sandle-wood) sticks 1) a tree from Lebanon, almug trees (sandalwood?), almug wood
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 10:11 | “And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.” Word: אַלְמֻגִּים (ʼalmuggîym) | |
| 1 Kings 10:12 | “And the king made of the almug trees pillars for the house of the Lord, and for the king’s house, harps also and psalteries for singers: there came no such almug trees, nor were seen unto this day.” Word: אַלְמֻגִּים (ʼalmuggîym) |