1545. gelom

Lexicon

gelom: Unformed substance, embryo

Original Word: גְּלוֹם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: glowm
Pronunciation: geh-LOHM
Phonetic Spelling: (ghel-ome')
Definition: Unformed substance, embryo
Meaning: clothing

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

clothes

From galam; clothing (as wrapped) -- clothes.

see HEBREW galam

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from galam
Definition
a wrapping, garment
NASB Translation
clothes (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[גְּלוֺם] noun [masculine] wrapping, garment (Aramaic גְּלִימָא, = Persian according to Fl ChWB^{i. 143} SFrä^{LOPh i.} (1883-4) 410), בִּגְלוֺמֵי תְּכֵלֶת Ezekiel 27:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to wrap or cover.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms due to linguistic and cultural differences, the concept of clothing in the Greek New Testament can be related to terms such as ἱμάτιον (himation • Strong's Greek 2440), which also refers to a garment or outer clothing. This Greek term is used in various New Testament passages to describe clothing in both literal and metaphorical contexts, similar to the Hebrew understanding of garments as coverings or symbols of identity and status.

Usage: The word is used in the context of clothing, particularly in the sense of a garment that covers or wraps around the body.

Context: • The Hebrew word גְּלוֹם (glom) is a term that appears in the context of clothing or garments. It is derived from an unused root that conveys the idea of wrapping or covering, which is a fundamental function of clothing. In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing was not only a practical necessity for protection against the elements but also held significant cultural and symbolic meanings. Garments could indicate social status, religious roles, or personal identity.
• In the Hebrew Bible, clothing often symbolizes righteousness, authority, or transformation. For instance, the act of putting on new garments can represent a change in status or a new beginning. The concept of being "clothed" in righteousness or salvation is a recurring theme, illustrating the protective and transformative power of divine grace.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a translation that maintains the integrity of the original Hebrew text, ensuring that the nuances of terms like גְּלוֹם are preserved for modern readers. While the specific term גְּלוֹם may not appear frequently, its conceptual significance is woven throughout the biblical narrative, underscoring the importance of clothing in both literal and metaphorical senses.

Forms and Transliterations

בִּגְלוֹמֵי֙ בגלומי biḡ·lō·w·mê bigloMei biḡlōwmê

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 27:24
HEB: רֹכְלַ֙יִךְ֙ בְּמַכְלֻלִ֔ים בִּגְלוֹמֵי֙ תְּכֵ֣לֶת וְרִקְמָ֔ה
NAS: with you in choice garments, in clothes of blue
KJV: [of things], in blue clothes, and broidered work,
INT: traded choice clothes of blue and embroidered

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1545
1 Occurrence

biḡ·lō·w·mê — 1 Occ.