Original Word: אַלְמֻגִּים
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: almuggiym
Pronunciation: al-MOOG-geem
Phonetic Spelling: (al-moog-gheem')
Definition: Almug trees, almug wood
Meaning: almug, sticks

almug trees

Probably of foreign derivation (used thus only in the plural); almug (i.e. Probably sandle-wood) sticks -- almug trees. Compare 'alguwmmiym.

see HEBREW 'alguwmmiym

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
perhaps the sandalwood tree
NASB Translation
almug (3).

אַלְמֻגִּים noun [masculine] plural id. עֲצֵי אַלְמֻגִּים 1 Kings 10:11,12 (from Ophir); ׳הָא ׳ע 1 Kings 10:12.

Word Origin: Of foreign origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for "almug," as it is a specific term related to Hebrew texts and the context of Solomon's era. However, the concept of valuable wood or materials used in construction and craftsmanship can be related to Greek terms for wood or timber in general, though these would not be direct equivalents.

Usage: The term "almug" appears in the context of the construction of Solomon's temple and his palace, as well as in the making of musical instruments and other items of luxury. It is noted for its rarity and value.

Context: The term "almug" is mentioned in the context of the opulent building projects of King Solomon. In 1 Kings 10:11-12 (BSB), it is recorded that "the fleet of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. The king made the almug wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. So much almug wood has never been brought in or seen to this day." Similarly, 2 Chronicles 9:10-11 (BSB) recounts the same event, emphasizing the rarity and value of almug wood. The exact identity of the almug tree is uncertain, with some scholars suggesting it may be related to sandalwood or another exotic timber known for its fine quality and aromatic properties. The wood's use in the temple and palace construction, as well as in musical instruments, highlights its significance and the wealth of Solomon's reign.

אַלְמֻגִּ֛ים אַלְמֻגִּים֙ אלמגים הָאַלְמֻגִּ֜ים האלמגים ’al·mug·gîm ’almuggîm almugGim hā’almuggîm hā·’al·mug·gîm haalmugGimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts