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אָלַם H481
H481 is the Hebrew word אָלַם, transliterated ʼâlam and said aw-lam'. The King James Version most often renders it dumb.
What it means
to tie fast; hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bind, be dumb, put to silence.
Verses using אָלַם
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 37:7 · KJV
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.
Psalm 31:18 · KJV
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Psalm 39:2 · KJV
I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
Psalm 39:9 · KJV
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
Isaiah 53:7 · KJV
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
Ezekiel 3:26 · KJV
And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.
Ezekiel 24:27 · KJV
In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Common questions
What does Strong's H481 mean?
H481 is the Hebrew word אָלַם (ʼâlam), meaning to tie fast; hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied.
How is H481 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dumb (4 times), behold we were binding (1 time), put to silence (1 time), no more dumb (1 time).
How many times does H481 appear in the Bible?
אָלַם (ʼâlam) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H481 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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