Strong's Lexicon gome: Reed, Papyrus Original Word: גֹּמֶאִ Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to absorb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "gome" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of papyrus is more culturally and geographically specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: The Hebrew word "gome" refers to a type of reed or papyrus plant that grows in marshy or aquatic environments. It is often associated with the Nile River and its delta, where such plants were abundant. In biblical usage, "gome" is typically used to describe the materials used for making baskets or boats, highlighting its flexibility and buoyancy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Egypt and the surrounding regions, papyrus was a crucial resource. It was used for making paper, boats, baskets, and other everyday items. The plant's significance extended beyond practical uses; it was also a symbol of life and fertility due to its association with water and the Nile. The Israelites, during their time in Egypt, would have been familiar with the uses and significance of papyrus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gama Definition a rush, reed, papyrus NASB Translation papyrus (2), rushes (1), wicker (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֹּ֫מֶא noun masculineJob 8:11 rush, reed, papyrus (compare Löwp. 55) (Late Hebrew גּוֺמֶא, Ethiopic  loan-word, according to Di; — name from swallowing, sucking up, water? so Thes, compare Che Isaiah 18:2 and elsewhere; = Coptic gome, see Di Exodus 2:3 whence others derive as loan-word) — גֹּ֫מֶא Exodus 2:3 3t.; — rush, paper-reed, (Egyptian) Job 8:11 ("" אָחוּ); collective Isaiah 35:7 ("" קָנֶה); as material, ׳תֵּבַת ג Exodus 2:3 chest of paper-reed; ׳כְּלֵיגֿ Isaiah 18:2 vessels of paper-reed. גמד (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bulrush From gama'; properly, an absorbent, i.e. The bulrush (from its porosity); specifically the papyrus -- (bul-)rush. see HEBREW gama' Forms and Transliterations גֹּ֔מֶא גֹּ֭מֶא גֹמֶא֮ גמא וָגֹֽמֶא׃ וגמא׃ gō·me ḡō·me Gome gōme ḡōme vaGome wā·ḡō·me wāḡōmeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 2:3 HEB: לוֹ֙ תֵּ֣בַת גֹּ֔מֶא וַתַּחְמְרָ֥ה בַחֵמָ֖ר NAS: she got him a wicker basket KJV: for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed INT: got basket A wicker and covered tar Job 8:11 Isaiah 18:2 Isaiah 35:7 4 Occurrences |
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congeal, become solid; be hard, stern; also cut, cut off; Aramaic גְּמַד contract; Aph`el be bold, daring). 
