גַּלְמוּד
gal.mud
solitary
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "gal.mud" (Strong's number H1565) is translated as "solitary". It occurs 4 times in the Bible. As a solitary entity, it describes something or someone that stands alone, without company or connection. The word "gal.mud" has a range of usage that spans different contexts. It can describe a person who is lonely or isolated, but it can also be used to describe a situation or environment that is empty or devoid of people. Its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of isolation or separation from others, which can be either negative (e.g., feelings of loneliness) or positive (e.g., a quiet, peaceful environment). Given its sparse occurrence in the Bible, "gal.mud" likely has a nuanced meaning that adds depth to specific narratives or descriptions. Its repetition in different contexts may suggest that isolation or solitude is a recurring theme or idea in the biblical text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Behold, let that night be barren. Let no joyful voice come therein.
Job 15:34For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
Job 30:3They are gaunt from lack and famine. They gnaw the dry ground, in the gloom of waste and desolation.
Isaiah 49:21Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has conceived these for me, since I have been bereaved of my children and am alone, an exile, and wandering back and forth? Who has brought these up? Behold, I was left alone. Where were these?’ ”