Strong's Lexicon algummim: Almug trees, Algum trees Original Word: אַלְגּוּמִּים Word Origin: Likely of foreign origin, possibly related to the Sanskrit word "valgu" meaning "sandalwood." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "algummim," as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a particular type of wood not commonly referenced in Greek texts. Usage: The term "algummim" refers to a type of valuable wood mentioned in the Bible, used for construction and making musical instruments. It is often associated with luxury and wealth due to its rarity and quality. Cultural and Historical Background: Algummim, or almug trees, are believed to have been imported from Ophir, a region famous for its wealth and exotic goods. The exact identification of the tree is uncertain, but it is often thought to be a type of sandalwood or a similar aromatic wood. In ancient times, such wood was highly prized for its durability, fragrance, and beauty, making it a sought-after material for building and crafting. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition perhaps a sandalwood tree NASB Translation algum (2), algum trees (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲלְגּוּמִים noun [masculine] plural a tree (foreign & obscure) always with עֲצֵי, perhaps sandal-wood: — 2 Chron 2:7 ׳עֲצֵי אֲרָזִים בְּרוֺשִׁים וְא (from Lebanon); ׳עֲצֵי אַ2Chronicles 9:10 ("" אֶבֶן יְקָרָה; both from Ophir); compare 2 Chronicles 9:11, see following Strong's Exhaustive Concordance algum trees By transposition for 'almuggiym; sticks of algum wood -- algum (trees). see HEBREW 'almuggiym Forms and Transliterations אַלְגּוּמִּ֖ים אלגומים הָֽאַלְגּוּמִּ֜ים האלגומים וְאַלְגּוּמִּים֮ ואלגומים ’al·gūm·mîm ’algūmmîm algumMim hā’algūmmîm hā·’al·gūm·mîm haalgumMim vealgumMim wə’algūmmîm wə·’al·gūm·mîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 2:8 HEB: אֲרָזִ֜ים בְּרוֹשִׁ֣ים וְאַלְגּוּמִּים֮ מֵֽהַלְּבָנוֹן֒ כִּ֚י NAS: cypress and algum timber KJV: fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: INT: cedar cypress and algum Lebanon for 2 Chronicles 9:10 2 Chronicles 9:11 3 Occurrences |
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