Strong's Lexicon romach: Spear, lance Original Word: רֹמַח Word Origin: From an unused root probably meaning to pierce Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3057 (λόγχη, lonche): Refers to a spear or lance, used in the New Testament to describe the weapon that pierced Jesus' side (John 19:34). Usage: The term "romach" refers to a spear or lance, a weapon commonly used in ancient warfare. It is typically associated with soldiers and warriors, symbolizing strength and readiness for battle. In the biblical context, it often signifies military might and the defense of a nation or people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the spear was a primary weapon for infantry soldiers. It was used both for throwing and thrusting, making it versatile in combat. The spear's design varied, but it generally consisted of a long shaft with a pointed metal tip. In biblical times, the spear was not only a tool of war but also a symbol of power and authority, often carried by leaders and champions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a spear, lance NASB Translation lances (1), spear (5), spears (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֹ֫מַח noun [masculine] spear, lance (etymology unknown; Aramaic רוּמְחָא,  ; Arabic  ; Ethiopic  ); — often +חֶרֶב, צִנָּה, מָגֵן, קֶשֶׁת, etc.; — absolute ׳ר Judges 5:8; Numbers 25:7 (P), Ezekiel 39:9; 1 Chronicles 12:9; 1 Chronicles 12:25 (van d. H. v.1 Chronicles 12:8; v.1 Chronicles 12:24), 2 Chron 14:7; 2 Chronicles 25:5; plural רְמָחִים 1 Kings 18:28; Jeremiah 46:4; Joel 4:10; Nehemiah 4:10; Nehemiah 4:15; 2Chronicles 11:12; 26:14; suffix רָמְחֵיהֶם Nehemiah 4:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance buckler, javelin, lancet, spear From an unused root meaning to hurl; a lance (as thrown); especially the iron point -- buckler, javelin, lancet, spear. Forms and Transliterations בָּֽרְמָחִ֔ים ברמחים הָֽרְמָחִ֔ים הרמחים וְהָרְמָחִ֣ים וָרֹ֑מַח וָרֹ֔מַח וָרֹמַח֒ וּבְרֹ֑מַח וּבָֽרְמָחִ֑ים וּרְמָחִ֔ים וּרְמָחִים֙ וברמח וברמחים והרמחים ורמח ורמחים לִרְמָחִ֑ים לרמחים רָמְחֵיהֶ֖ם רֹ֖מַח רֹ֥מַח רמח רמחיהם bā·rə·mā·ḥîm baremaChim bārəmāḥîm hā·rə·mā·ḥîm haremaChim hārəmāḥîm lir·mā·ḥîm lirmaChim lirmāḥîm rā·mə·ḥê·hem ramecheiHem rāməḥêhem rō·maḥ Romach rōmaḥ ū·ḇā·rə·mā·ḥîm ū·ḇə·rō·maḥ ū·rə·mā·ḥîm ūḇārəmāḥîm ūḇərōmaḥ uremaChim ūrəmāḥîm uvaremaChim uveRomach vaRomach veharemaChim wā·rō·maḥ wārōmaḥ wə·hā·rə·mā·ḥîm wəhārəmāḥîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 25:7 HEB: הָֽעֵדָ֔ה וַיִּקַּ֥ח רֹ֖מַח בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ NAS: and took a spear in his hand, KJV: and took a javelin in his hand; INT: of the congregation and took A spear his hand Judges 5:8 1 Kings 18:28 1 Chronicles 12:9 1 Chronicles 12:25 2 Chronicles 11:12 2 Chronicles 14:8 2 Chronicles 25:5 2 Chronicles 26:14 Nehemiah 4:13 Nehemiah 4:16 Nehemiah 4:21 Jeremiah 46:4 Ezekiel 39:9 Joel 3:10 15 Occurrences |
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