Lexicon gomed: Cubit Original Word: גֹּמֶד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cubit From an unused root apparently meaning to grasp; properly, a span -- cubit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a short cubit (from elbow to knuckles of clenched fist) NASB Translation cubit (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֹּ֫מֶד noun masculine cubit (from elbow to knuckles of clenched (contracted) hand; Aq on Ezekiel 27:11, Ra and others; Greek πυγμή; Late Hebrew גּוֺמֶד cubit; so Aramaic גַּרְמִידָא ChWB1. 155,  (lexicons)) — Judges 3:16 of Ehud's sword אָרְכָּהּ ׳ג (see GFM). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to grasp.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew "gomed" in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of a "span" as a unit of measurement is culturally specific to the Hebrew context. However, Greek measurements such as "σπιθαμή" (spithamē) can be considered analogous, as they also refer to a span or similar hand-based measurement. Usage: The term "gomed" is used in the context of measurements, particularly in describing dimensions in the construction of sacred objects or spaces. Context: The Hebrew word גֹּמֶד (gomed) appears in the context of ancient Hebrew measurements. It is specifically used to denote a "span," which is a traditional unit of length. This measurement is approximately half a cubit, or about 9 inches (23 centimeters), based on the average human hand. The span was a common unit in the ancient Near East, used for both practical and ceremonial purposes. In the Bible, the span is mentioned in the context of the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, where precise measurements were crucial for maintaining the sanctity and order prescribed by God. The use of the span reflects the anthropocentric nature of ancient measurements, which were often based on the human body. This unit of measure underscores the importance of precision and care in the worship and service of God, as seen in the detailed instructions given for the construction of sacred spaces. Forms and Transliterations גֹּ֣מֶד גמד gō·meḏ Gomed gōmeḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 3:16 HEB: שְׁנֵ֥י פֵי֖וֹת גֹּ֣מֶד אָרְכָּ֑הּ וַיַּחְגֹּ֤ר NAS: edges, a cubit in length, KJV: edges, of a cubit length; INT: had two edges A cubit length bound |
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