1117. gomos

Lexicon

gomos: Load, Cargo

Original Word: γόμος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: gomos
Pronunciation: GOH-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (gom'-os)
Definition: Load, Cargo
Meaning: a cargo, freight.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cargo, freight, merchandise

From gemo; a load (as filling), i.e. (specially) a cargo, or (by extension) wares -- burden, merchandise.

see GREEK gemo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gemó
Definition
a ship's freight, cargo
NASB Translation
cargo (1), cargoes (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1117: γόμος

γόμος, γομου, ὁ (γέμω);

a. the lading or freight of a ship, cargo, merchandise conveyed in a ship: Acts 21:3 (Herodotus 1, 194; (Aeschylus), Demosthenes, others; (in the Sept. the load of a beast of burden, Exodus 23:5; 2 Kings 5:17)).

b. any merchandise: Revelation 18:11f.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of γέμω (gemo), meaning "to be full" or "to fill."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for γόμος, the concept of cargo or goods can be related to several Hebrew terms used in the Old Testament to describe wealth and trade, such as מַשָּׂא (massa, Strong's H4853) meaning "burden" or "load," and סְחֹרָה (sechorah, Strong's H5503) meaning "merchandise" or "trade." These terms similarly convey the idea of goods being transported and traded, reflecting the economic activities of ancient societies.

Usage: The term γόμος is used in the New Testament to refer to the cargo or goods carried by a ship. It is often associated with trade and commerce, particularly in the context of maritime activities.

Context: The Greek word γόμος appears in the New Testament in the context of describing the wealth and commerce of the ancient world, particularly in the Book of Revelation. It is used to depict the opulence and material wealth that characterized the great city of Babylon, symbolizing the world's economic systems and their eventual downfall.

In Revelation 18:11-12 (BSB), the term is used to describe the lament of the merchants over the fall of Babylon: "And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because no one buys their cargo anymore—cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet cloth; all kinds of citron wood, and every article of ivory and precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble."

This passage highlights the extensive trade networks and the variety of goods that were transported across the ancient world. The use of γόμος underscores the transient nature of material wealth and the ultimate judgment upon those who place their trust in worldly riches.

The imagery of cargo and trade serves as a powerful reminder of the fleeting nature of earthly possessions and the importance of spiritual wealth. The fall of Babylon, with its cargo left unsold, symbolizes the futility of relying on material prosperity for security and fulfillment.

Forms and Transliterations

γομον γόμον γόμος γομφιασμόν εγομφίασαν gomon gómon

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 21:3 N-AMS
GRK: ἀποφορτιζόμενον τὸν γόμον
NAS: the ship was to unload its cargo.
KJV: was to unlade her burden.
INT: unloading the cargo

Revelation 18:11 N-AMS
GRK: ὅτι τὸν γόμον αὐτῶν οὐδεὶς
NAS: no one buys their cargoes any more--
KJV: buyeth their merchandise any more:
INT: because the cargo of them no one

Revelation 18:12 N-AMS
GRK: γόμον χρυσοῦ καὶ
NAS: cargoes of gold and silver
KJV: The merchandise of gold, and
INT: cargo of gold and

Strong's Greek 1117
3 Occurrences

γόμον — 3 Occ.