Original Word: חֶרְמוֹנִים
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chermowniym
Pronunciation: kher-mo-neem'
Phonetic Spelling: (kher-mo-neem')
Definition: Hermons, its peaks
Meaning: Hermons, its peaks. The term refers to the multiple peaks or the range associated with Mount Hermon.

Word Origin: Derived from חֶרְמוֹן (Hermon), which refers to Mount Hermon, a prominent mountain in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for חֶרְמוֹנִים (Hermonim) as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun referring to a geographical location. However, the Greek equivalent for Mount Hermon in the Septuagint is Ἑρμών (Hermon), which is used in similar contexts to denote the same mountain.

Usage: The term חֶרְמוֹנִים (Hermonim) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the peaks or the range of Mount Hermon. It is a proper noun and is used in a poetic context to describe the majestic and lofty nature of the mountain.

Context: • Geographical Context: Mount Hermon is a significant geographical landmark in the northern part of ancient Israel, forming part of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. It is known for its high elevation and snow-capped peaks, which are visible from great distances. The mountain holds cultural and religious significance in the biblical narrative.
• Biblical References: The term חֶרְמוֹנִים (Hermonim) appears in Psalm 42:6 (BSB), where the psalmist expresses a deep longing for God while recalling the majestic landscapes of the region, including the peaks of Hermon. The verse reads: "O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon, from Mount Mizar."
• Theological Significance: In the biblical context, Mount Hermon and its peaks symbolize grandeur and divine majesty. The mountain's height and prominence serve as a metaphor for the greatness and transcendence of God. The reference to Hermon in the Psalms underscores the psalmist's yearning for the presence of God amidst the trials and tribulations of life.
• Cultural and Historical Insights: Mount Hermon was historically a boundary marker and a site of religious significance for various ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its peaks were often associated with divine encounters and spiritual experiences, making it a fitting symbol in the biblical text for the presence and power of God.

Word Origin
pl. of Chermon, q.v.
NASB Translation
Hermon (1).

the Hermonites

Plural of Chermown; Hermons, i.e. Its peaks -- the Hermonites.

see HEBREW Chermown

וְ֝חֶרְמוֹנִ֗ים וחרמונים vechermoNim wə·ḥer·mō·w·nîm wəḥermōwnîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts