סׇלְעָם
sol.am
locust
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word סׇלְעָם (sol.am) is translated as "locust." Its usage is limited to a single occurrence in the Bible. The word falls within the semantic domain of animals and creatures, indicating its association with living organisms. The fact that it is used only once suggests its application may be context-dependent or specific to the particular passage where it appears. In terms of range of usage, the data provided do not offer insight into syntactical context, grammatical function, or its relationship with surrounding terms. However, as a noun, it likely refers to locusts in a general or specific sense, possibly emphasizing their presence or impact in a particular environment. Its significance, given the limited information, is uncertain. However, understanding the word "locust" as a term related to a creature typically associated with damage to crops and vegetation could imply that the passage where it appears may contain a reference to environmental disruption or loss due to natural or biological factors.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text