Definition
from H1633; a bone (as the skeleton of the body); hence, self, i.e. (figuratively) very
Traditional renderings: bone, strong, top.
Traditional renderings: bone, strong, top.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גֶּ֫רֶם:
- ὀστέονosteon“bone”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Genesis 49:14גָּ֑רֶם · [is] a strongIssachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
- 2 Kings 9:13גֶּ֣רֶם · the bareQuickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”
- Job 40:18גְּ֝רָמָ֗יו · his limbsHis bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron.
- Proverbs 17:22גָּֽרֶם׃ · the bonesA joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
- Proverbs 25:15גָּֽרֶם׃ · a boneThrough patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.