Strong's Lexicon gomos: Load, Cargo Original Word: γόμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "γομίζω" (gomizo), meaning "to load" or "to carry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "gomos," the concept of cargo or burden can be related to Hebrew words like "מַשָּׂא" (massa, Strong's H4853), meaning burden or load. Usage: The term "gomos" refers to a load or cargo, typically used in the context of goods being transported by ship. It conveys the idea of a burden or a collection of items being carried from one place to another. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, trade and commerce were vital for the economy, and shipping was a primary means of transporting goods across the Mediterranean. The term "gomos" would have been familiar to those involved in trade, as it described the valuable cargoes that ships carried. These cargoes could include a variety of goods such as grain, wine, oil, and other commodities essential for daily life and economic prosperity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gemó Definition a ship's freight, cargo NASB Translation cargo (1), cargoes (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1117: γόμοςγόμος, γομου, ὁ (γέμω); a. the lading or freight of a ship, cargo, merchandise conveyed in a ship: Acts 21:3 (Herodotus 1, 194; (Aeschylus), Demosthenes, others; (in the Sept. the load of a beast of burden, Exodus 23:5; 2 Kings 5:17)). b. any merchandise: Revelation 18:11f. From gemo; a load (as filling), i.e. (specially) a cargo, or (by extension) wares -- burden, merchandise. see GREEK gemo Englishman's Concordance Acts 21:3 N-AMSGRK: ἀποφορτιζόμενον τὸν γόμον NAS: the ship was to unload its cargo. KJV: was to unlade her burden. INT: unloading the cargo Revelation 18:11 N-AMS Revelation 18:12 N-AMS |
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