Lexicon gasham: To rain, to cause rain, to shower Original Word: גָּשַׁם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cause to rain A primitive root; to shower violently -- (cause to) rain. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from geshem Definition to rain NASB Translation give rain (1), rained (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גשׁם] verb denominative (compare Late Hebrew Qal Passive participle & Hoph`al) — Pu`al Perfect3feminine singular גֻּשְׁמָ֯ה Ezekiel 22:24 be rained upon (גֻּשְׁמָהּ Baer, but see Ke Sm). Hiph`il cause or send rain, Participle מַגְשִׁמִים Jeremiah 14:22. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2597: καταβαίνω (katabainō) • to go down, come down, descend Usage: The verb גָּשַׁם (gāsham) is used in the context of heavy rain or a violent shower, often implying a sudden and forceful downpour. Context: The Hebrew verb גָּשַׁם (gāsham) appears in the Old Testament to describe instances of intense and forceful rain. This term is used to convey the power and suddenness of a heavy shower, often in a context that emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the rain. The usage of גָּשַׁם is relatively rare, but it is significant in illustrating the might and unpredictability of natural phenomena, which in the biblical worldview, are often seen as manifestations of divine power or judgment. Forms and Transliterations מַגְשִׁמִ֔ים מגשמים maḡ·ši·mîm magshiMim maḡšimîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 14:22 HEB: בְּהַבְלֵ֤י הַגּוֹיִם֙ מַגְשִׁמִ֔ים וְאִם־ הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם NAS: of the nations who give rain? Or KJV: of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens INT: the idols of the nations give can the heavens 1 Occurrence |
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