1989. halmuth
Lexicon
halmuth: Dream, strength

Original Word: הַלְמוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: halmuwth
Pronunciation: hal-MOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (hal-mooth')
Definition: Dream, strength
Meaning: a hammer

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hammer

From halam; a hammer (or mallet) -- hammer.

see HEBREW halam

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from halam
Definition
a hammer, mallet
NASB Translation
hammer (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
הַלְמוּת noun feminine hammer, mallet, only construct עֲמֵלִים ׳ה Judges 5:26 a workman's hammer.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root word הָלַם (halam), which means "to strike" or "to hammer."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 4072: πλῆκτρον (plektron) • a tool for striking, akin to a hammer.
Strong's Greek Number 4470: σφῦρα (sphyra) • a hammer, used in the context of a tool for driving nails or shaping materials.

The hammer, as referenced in the Bible, serves as a reminder of the practical and symbolic roles tools played in the daily lives and spiritual understanding of the ancient Israelites.

Usage: The term הַלְמוּת is used in the context of a tool for striking, typically in construction or crafting. It is a noun that denotes a physical object used for hammering.

Context: The Hebrew word הַלְמוּת (halmut) appears in the context of tools and implements used in ancient Israelite society. The hammer was an essential tool in various trades, including carpentry, metalworking, and masonry. In the biblical narrative, the hammer symbolizes strength and the ability to build or destroy, depending on its use. The hammer's significance extends beyond its physical utility, often representing the power of God's word or judgment in metaphorical language. The hammer is mentioned in the context of craftsmanship and construction, highlighting the skill and labor involved in creating and maintaining structures. The use of the hammer in biblical times reflects the broader cultural and technological practices of the ancient Near East.

Forms and Transliterations
לְהַלְמ֣וּת להלמות lə·hal·mūṯ lehalMut ləhalmūṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Judges 5:26
HEB: תִּשְׁלַ֔חְנָה וִֽימִינָ֖הּ לְהַלְמ֣וּת עֲמֵלִ֑ים וְהָלְמָ֤ה
NAS: for the workmen's hammer. Then she struck
KJV: to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote
INT: reached right hammer the workmen's struck

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1989
1 Occurrence


lə·hal·mūṯ — 1 Occ.















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