גָּמָא
ga.ma
to swallow
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "גָּמָא" (H1572), transliterated as "ga.ma", means "to swallow". This verb suggests a forceful or sudden intake of something, perhaps indicating a loss of control or a drastic measure. Its semantic domain, Construction & Crafts, indicates that the word might be related to consuming or swallowing something, possibly a material or substance, in the context of construction or craft. This could imply using up materials or taking in a resource in a sudden or significant way. The word occurs only two times in the Bible, suggesting that it is not a frequently used term in Jewish scripture. Its scarcity and specific meaning highlight the unique aspects of the word, giving insight into a particular aspect of ancient Hebrew language and culture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text