The meaning of “עַמּוּד”
Understanding ʻammûwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עַמֻּד ʻammud (am-mood'); from עָמַד [idiom] apiece, pillar. - a column (as standing) - also a stand, i.e. platform 1...
עַמּוּד
or עַמֻּד ʻammud (am-mood'); from עָמַד [idiom] apiece, pillar. - a column (as standing) - also a stand, i.e. platform 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 35:11 | “The tabernacle, his tent, and his covering, his taches, and his boards, his bars, his pillars, and his sockets,” Word: עַמּוּד (ʻammûwd) | |
| Judges 16:29 | “And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.” Word: עַמּוּד (ʻammûwd) | |
| 1 Chronicles 18:8 | “Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.” Word: עַמּוּד (ʻammûwd) | |
| Esther 1:6 | “Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble.” Word: עַמּוּד (ʻammûwd) | |
| Proverbs 9:1 | “Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:” Word: עַמּוּד (ʻammûwd) |