1264. berom
Lexicon
berom: Height, Elevation

Original Word: בְּרוֹם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: browm
Pronunciation: beh-ROHM
Phonetic Spelling: (ber-ome')
Definition: Height, Elevation
Meaning: damask

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
rich apparel

Probably of foreign origin; damask (stuff of variegated thread) -- rich apparel.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
variegated cloth
NASB Translation
many colors (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
בְּרֹמִים noun [masculine] variegated cloth (Arabic rope (or fabric) of two strands or colours; compare Assyrian birmu, a kind of clothing COTGloss, burmu, iris, ZimBP 82; on bur¥mu compare JenKosmol. 6 ff.) וּבְגִנְזֵי בְּרֹמִים Ezekiel 27:24.

בַּרְנֵעַ compare ׳קדשׁ ב.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרַם (baram), which is not used in the Hebrew Bible but is related to the concept of weaving or fabric.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of being chosen or selected, particularly in the context of quality or value, is Strong's Greek Number G1588, ἐκλεκτός (eklektos). While not directly related to fabric, ἐκλεκτός conveys the idea of being chosen or distinguished, similar to how damask fabric was selected for its superior quality and craftsmanship.

Usage: The term בְּרוֹם (berom) is used to refer to a luxurious fabric, often associated with wealth and opulence. It is mentioned in the context of trade and commerce, highlighting its value and desirability in ancient times.

Context: The Hebrew term בְּרוֹם (berom) appears in the context of ancient trade, specifically in the book of Ezekiel. Damask, as a fabric, was highly prized for its intricate patterns and quality. It was often used in the making of garments and other textiles that signified wealth and status. The city of Damascus, known for its production of such textiles, likely contributed to the term's association with luxury. In Ezekiel 27:16, the prophet lists the various goods traded by the city of Tyre, including בְּרוֹם (berom), indicating its importance in the economic exchanges of the time. The passage underscores the interconnectedness of ancient economies and the role of luxury goods in these networks.

Forms and Transliterations
בְּרֹמִ֑ים ברמים bə·rō·mîm beroMim bərōmîm
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 27:24
HEB: וְרִקְמָ֔ה וּבְגִנְזֵ֖י בְּרֹמִ֑ים בַּחֲבָלִ֧ים חֲבֻשִׁ֛ים
NAS: and in carpets of many colors [and] tightly
KJV: and in chests of rich apparel, bound
INT: and embroidered carpets of many cords wound

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1264
1 Occurrence


bə·rō·mîm — 1 Occ.















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