7317. romah
Strong's Lexicon
romah: Spear, javelin

Original Word: רוֹמָה
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: rowmah
Pronunciation: ro-MAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ro-maw')
Definition: Spear, javelin
Meaning: elation, proudly

Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּם (rum), meaning "to be high" or "to rise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3057 (λόγχη, lonche): Refers to a spear or lance, used in the New Testament to describe the weapon that pierced Jesus' side (John 19:34).

Usage: The term "romah" refers to a spear or javelin, a weapon used in ancient warfare. It is typically associated with a long shaft and a pointed end, designed for throwing or thrusting. In the biblical context, it symbolizes strength, warfare, and sometimes divine judgment or protection.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel and the surrounding Near Eastern cultures, the spear was a common weapon used by soldiers and warriors. It was an essential part of a soldier's arsenal, often used in conjunction with shields and swords. The spear's design allowed it to be used both in close combat and as a projectile weapon. Its presence in biblical narratives often highlights the martial prowess and the military strategies of the time.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from rum
Definition
haughtily
NASB Translation
haughtily (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
רוֺמָה adverb haughtily, ׳לֹא תֵלְכוּ ר Micah 2:3.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
haughtily

Feminine of rowm; elation, i.e. (adverbially) proudly -- haughtily.

see HEBREW rowm

Forms and Transliterations
רוֹמָ֔ה רומה rō·w·māh roMah rōwmāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Micah 2:3
HEB: וְלֹ֤א תֵֽלְכוּ֙ רוֹמָ֔ה כִּ֛י עֵ֥ת
NAS: And you will not walk haughtily, For it will be an evil
KJV: neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time
INT: cannot walk haughtily for time

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Strong's Hebrew 7317
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rō·w·māh — 1 Occ.















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