Strong's Lexicon ramam: To be high, to rise, to be exalted Original Word: רָמַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ὑψόω (hypsóō), Strong's Greek #5312, which means to lift up or exalt. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ramam" primarily conveys the idea of being high or exalted. It is often used in the context of physical elevation, such as mountains or hills, but it also carries a metaphorical sense of being exalted in status or honor. In the biblical text, it can refer to the exaltation of God, individuals, or nations. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, height was often associated with power, divinity, and authority. High places were frequently chosen for altars and temples, symbolizing closeness to the divine. The concept of exaltation was not only physical but also social and spiritual, reflecting one's status and relationship with God. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [רָמֹם] verb be exalted ("" form (according to Masora) of רום ); — Qal Perfect3plural רוֺמּוּ מְעַט וְאֵינֶנּוּ Job 24:24 (perhaps passive form Ges§ 67m Bu; Du רֻמוֺ); — Participle רֹמֵם see רום Po-'1. Niph`al Imperfect1singular אֵרוֺמָ֔ם Isaiah 33:10 ("" אֶנָּשֵׂא; Hithpo`lel from רום Köi. 454 Ges§ 54c), 3 masculine plural וַיֵּרֹ֫מוּ Ezekiel 10:15 (of cherubim), יֵרוֺ֫מּוּ Ezekiel 10:17, וַיֵּרוֺ֫מּוּ Ezekiel 10:19; Imperative masculine plural הֵרֹ֫מוּ מִתּוֺח הָעֵדָה Numbers 17:10 (P). [רָמַם] verb denominative be wormy; — Imperfect3masculine singular (with accusative result, Ges§ 121d N) וַיָּ֫רֻם תּוֺלָעַים Exodus 16:20 (Ges§ 67n; +וַיִּבְאַשׁ). רֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר see below רום. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exalt, get oneself up, lift up self, mount up A primitive root; to rise (literally or figuratively) -- exalt, get (oneself) up, lift up (self), mount up. Forms and Transliterations אֲרֽוֹמִמְךָ֙ ארוממך הֵרֹ֗מּוּ הרמו וַיֵּר֨וֹמּוּ וַיֵּרֹ֖מּוּ וירומו וירמו יֵר֣וֹמּוּ ירומו ר֤וֹמּוּ רוֹמֵמָ֑ה רומו רוממה ’ă·rō·w·mim·ḵā ’ărōwmimḵā aromiCha hê·rōm·mū heRommu hêrōmmū rō·w·mê·māh rō·wm·mū romeMah Rommu rōwmêmāh rōwmmū vaiyeRommu way·yê·rō·wm·mū way·yê·rōm·mū wayyêrōmmū wayyêrōwmmū yê·rō·wm·mū yeRommu yêrōwmmūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 16:45 HEB: הֵרֹ֗מּוּ מִתּוֹךְ֙ הָעֵדָ֣ה NAS: Get away from among this KJV: Get you up from among INT: Get among congregation Job 24:24 Psalm 118:16 Isaiah 25:1 Ezekiel 10:15 Ezekiel 10:17 Ezekiel 10:19 7 Occurrences |
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