Strong's Lexicon ayom: Terrible, dreadful, fearsome Original Word: אָיֹם Word Origin: Derived from the root אָיֵם (ayem), which conveys a sense of dread or terror. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5399 (phobeo): To fear, be afraid, reverence - G2285 (thaumastos): Wonderful, marvelous, awe-inspiring Usage: The Hebrew word "ayom" is used to describe something that inspires awe or fear due to its overwhelming power or majesty. It often conveys a sense of dread or terror, particularly in the context of divine judgment or the presence of God. The term is used to emphasize the formidable and awe-inspiring nature of God or His works. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of fear was not merely about being scared but also encompassed a deep respect and reverence for the divine. The use of "ayom" reflects the ancient Israelites' understanding of God's holiness and power, which could evoke both fear and reverence. This term would have resonated with a people who experienced God's mighty acts and judgments firsthand, such as the plagues in Egypt or the giving of the Law at Sinai. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition terrible, dreadful NASB Translation awesome (2), dreaded (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָיֹם adjective terrible, dreadful — terrible, of Chaldeans אָיֹם וְנוֺרָא הוּא Habakkuk 1:7; of dignified woman, awe-inspiring אֲיֻמָּה כַּנִּדְגָלוֺת Songs 6:4,10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance terrible From an unused root (meaning to frighten); frightful -- terrible. Forms and Transliterations אֲיֻמָּ֖ה אָיֹ֥ם אים אימה ’ā·yōm ’ă·yum·māh ’āyōm ’ăyummāh aYom ayumMahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 6:4 HEB: נָאוָ֖ה כִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם אֲיֻמָּ֖ה כַּנִּדְגָּלֽוֹת׃ NAS: as Jerusalem, As awesome as an army with banners. KJV: as Jerusalem, terrible as [an army] with banners. INT: lovely Jerusalem awesome an army Songs 6:10 Habakkuk 1:7 3 Occurrences |
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