Lexicon romach: Spear, lance Original Word: רֹמַח 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. 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pierce.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3057 (λόγχη, lonche), which also refers to a spear or lance. This term is used in the New Testament, notably in John 19:34, where a soldier pierces Jesus' side with a spear, illustrating the continuity of the weapon's use across both Testaments. Usage: The term רֹמַח is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a spear or lance, often highlighting its function as a weapon of war. It is typically associated with the iron point, emphasizing its piercing capability. Context: רֹמַח (romach) appears in several Old Testament passages, illustrating its role in ancient warfare. The term is used to describe the weaponry of warriors and soldiers, often in the context of battle narratives. For instance, in 1 Samuel 13:19, the lack of blacksmiths in Israel is noted, resulting in the absence of spears and swords among the Israelites. This highlights the importance of רֹמַח as a critical component of military equipment. In 2 Samuel 18:14, Joab uses three spears to pierce Absalom's heart, demonstrating the lethal effectiveness of the רֹמַח. The term is also found in 1 Chronicles 12:8, describing the Gadites as mighty warriors equipped with shields and spears, ready for battle. These references collectively underscore the רֹמַח as a symbol of strength and martial prowess in the biblical narrative. 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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