ʼălummâh — H485

Definition

feminine noun

something bound; a sheaf

1. sheaf (as something bound)
1. of Israel returning from exile (fig.)

Usually translated as

sheaf

Origin

or (masculine) ʼâlum; passive participle of H481

• ʼâlam (H481)

Occurrences

ʼălummâh occurs 5 times in 2 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), Psalms (1)

• Genesis 37:7 — For, behold, we were binding sheaves (אֲלֻמִּים֙) in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
• Genesis 37:7 — For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf (אֲלֻמָּתִ֖י) arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
• Genesis 37:7 — For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves (אֲלֻמֹּ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם) stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
• Genesis 37:7 — For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf (לַאֲלֻמָּתִֽי).
• Psalms 126:6 — He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves (אֲלֻמֹּתָֽיו) with him.