Strong's Lexicon Gacham: To burn, to glow, to be hot Original Word: גַּחַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for גָּחַם, the concept of burning or glowing can be related to Greek terms such as πυρόω (puroō - Strong's Greek 4448), which means to burn or to be inflamed. Usage: The Hebrew verb גָּחַם (Gacham) primarily conveys the idea of burning or glowing with heat. It is used to describe the action of something being set on fire or becoming intensely hot. This term is often associated with the physical process of combustion or the metaphorical expression of fervent emotion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, fire was a significant element, both practically and symbolically. It was used for cooking, warmth, and religious sacrifices. Fire also symbolized God's presence, judgment, and purification. The concept of burning or glowing would have been familiar to the Israelites, who experienced God's presence as a pillar of fire during their wilderness journey (Exodus 13:21). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition perhaps "flame," a son of Nahor NASB Translation Gaham (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גַּ֫חַם proper name, masculine (flame ?) Genesis 22:24 a son of Nahor, brother of Abraham, by רְאוּמָה his concubine. גחן (compare Aramaic גְּחַן, Nasar. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gaham From an unused root meaning to burn; flame; Gacham, a son of Nahor -- Gaham. Forms and Transliterations גַּ֔חַם גחם ga·ḥam Gacham gaḥamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 22:24 HEB: טֶ֣בַח וְאֶת־ גַּ֔חַם וְאֶת־ תַּ֖חַשׁ NAS: Tebah and Gaham and Tahash KJV: also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, INT: he Tebah and Gaham and Tahash and Maacah |
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PS) curve, bend). 
