Strong's Lexicon galam: To cover, to wrap, to enclose Original Word: גָּלַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of covering or wrapping might be related to Greek words like "καλύπτω" (kalýptō), meaning "to cover" or "to hide." Usage: The Hebrew verb "galam" is understood to mean "to cover" or "to wrap." It conveys the action of enclosing or enveloping something, often with a protective or concealing purpose. This term can be used both in literal and metaphorical contexts, such as covering an object or concealing information. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of covering or wrapping was significant in various aspects of daily life, from the practical wrapping of goods and valuables to the ceremonial covering of sacred objects. The concept of covering also held metaphorical significance, often relating to protection, modesty, or the concealment of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to wrap up, fold, fold together NASB Translation folded it together (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּלַם] verb wrap up, fold, fold together (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic in derivatives) — Qal Imperfect וַיִּגְלֹם 2 Kings 2:8 וַיִּקַּח אֵלִיָּהוּ אֶתאַֿדַּרְתּוֺ וַיִּגְלֹם. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wrap together A primitive root; to fold -- wrap together. Forms and Transliterations וַיִּגְלֹם֙ ויגלם vaiyigLom way·yiḡ·lōm wayyiḡlōmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 2:8 HEB: אֶת־ אַדַּרְתּ֤וֹ וַיִּגְלֹם֙ וַיַּכֶּ֣ה אֶת־ NAS: his mantle and folded it together and struck KJV: his mantle, and wrapped [it] together, and smote INT: Elijah his mantle and folded and struck the waters 1 Occurrence |
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