1991. hem

Lexicon

hem: they, them

Original Word: הֵם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: hem
Pronunciation: haym
Phonetic Spelling: (haym)
Definition: they, them
Meaning: abundance, wealth

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

abundance, Wealth

From hamah; abundance, i.e. Wealth -- any of theirs.

see HEBREW hamah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
perhaps a moaning, wailing, wealth
NASB Translation
wealth (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[הם?, המה?] only in מֵהֱמֵהֶם Ezekiel 7:11 Ew nothing of their moaning, wailing; Thes RV wealth, compare הָמוֺן

5, but precarious; form very suspicious; probably dittograph for preceding מֵהֶם; strike out B Co.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to accumulate.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4149 • πλοῦτος (ploutos): wealth, riches.
• Strong's Greek Number 4148 • πλουτέω (plouteo): to be rich, to have abundance.

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of wealth and abundance, often used in the New Testament to discuss material riches and their implications for spiritual life.

Usage: The term הֵם (hem) is used in the context of describing abundance or wealth, often in relation to material prosperity or the accumulation of resources.

Context: The Hebrew word הֵם (hem) is associated with the concept of abundance and wealth, reflecting a state of having more than enough resources or possessions. This term is rooted in the idea of accumulation, suggesting a gathering or amassing of wealth. In the biblical context, wealth is often seen as a blessing from God, a sign of His favor and provision. However, it is also accompanied by warnings about the potential spiritual dangers of relying on material wealth rather than on God.

The concept of wealth in the Bible is multifaceted. It can be a sign of God's blessing, as seen in the lives of patriarchs like Abraham and Job, who were described as wealthy. Yet, the Scriptures also caution against the love of money and the pursuit of wealth as an end in itself. Proverbs 11:28 warns, "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf." This highlights the biblical perspective that true security and prosperity come from righteousness and trust in God, rather than in material abundance.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the idea of material prosperity, often in the context of God's provision or the results of wise and diligent living. The biblical narrative consistently emphasizes that while wealth can be a blessing, it should be used responsibly and with an awareness of its potential to lead one away from spiritual priorities.

Forms and Transliterations

מֶהֱמֵהֶ֖ם מהמהם me·hĕ·mê·hem mehemeHem mehĕmêhem

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 7:11
HEB: מֵהֲמוֹנָ֛ם וְלֹ֥א מֶהֱמֵהֶ֖ם וְלֹא־ נֹ֥הַּ
NAS: none of their wealth, nor
KJV: none of them [shall remain], nor of their multitude, nor of any of theirs: neither [shall there be] wailing
INT: of their people none of their wealth nor eminent

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1991
1 Occurrence

me·hĕ·mê·hem — 1 Occ.