Lexicon Gammadim: Gammadim Original Word: גַּמָּד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gammadims From the same as gomed; a warrior (as grasping weapons) -- Gammadims. see HEBREW gomed NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as gomed Definition "men of valor," defenders of Tyre NASB Translation Gammadim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גַּמָּדִים proper name, of a people Ezekiel 27:11; valorous men ThesAdd. 79 Ew RV m; but proper name apparently needed; גּמדים not elsewhere; LagOnom. Sacr. 2, 95, 2nd ed. 367 proposes גמרים see גֹּמֶר; < Co צמרים compare Genesis 10:18. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The origin of the word גַּמָּד is uncertain. It is possibly derived from a root that suggests a diminutive or small stature, which may metaphorically refer to a specific type of warrior or soldier.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for גַּמָּד in the Strong's Concordance. However, Greek terms related to warriors or soldiers, such as στρατιώτης (stratiotes, Strong's Greek 4757), may serve as functional equivalents in the context of military descriptions. Usage: The word גַּמָּד appears in the Hebrew Bible in the context of describing warriors. It is specifically found in the book of Ezekiel, where it is used to denote a group of soldiers or fighters. Context: The term גַּמָּד is found in Ezekiel 27:11, where it is used to describe a group of warriors who are part of the defense of Tyre. The verse reads: "Men of Arvad and Helech were stationed on your walls all around, and the men of Gammad were in your towers; they hung their shields on your walls all around; they perfected your beauty." (BSB). In this context, the גַּמָּד are depicted as part of the military forces that contributed to the strength and splendor of Tyre, a prominent city known for its trade and fortifications. The specific identity and characteristics of the גַּמָּד are not detailed in the text, leading to various interpretations by scholars. Some suggest that they may have been mercenaries or a particular ethnic group known for their martial prowess. The association with Tyre, a city with extensive trade networks, suggests that these warriors could have been part of a diverse and cosmopolitan military force. Forms and Transliterations וְגַ֨מָּדִ֔ים וגמדים veGammaDim wə·ḡam·mā·ḏîm wəḡammāḏîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 27:11 HEB: חוֹמוֹתַ֙יִךְ֙ סָבִ֔יב וְגַ֨מָּדִ֔ים בְּמִגְדְּלוֹתַ֖יִךְ הָי֑וּ NAS: [all] around, and the Gammadim were in your towers. KJV: round about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers: INT: your walls around and the Gammadim your towers become 1 Occurrence |
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