Definition
a primitive root (literally or figuratively) to absorb to absorb
Traditional renderings: swallow, drink.
Traditional renderings: swallow, drink.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גָּמָא:
- ἀφανίζωaphanizō“to destroy”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Genesis 24:17הַגְמִיאִ֥ינִי · let me haveSo the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jar.”
- Job 39:24יְגַמֶּא־ · he devoursTrembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds.