אַלְקוּם (al.qum)
al.qum
army
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew noun alqum refers to a band or company of soldiers, appearing only once in the Bible at Proverbs 30:31. In this context, it describes a group that marches with dignity and purpose, contributing to an image of strength and order.
While some lexical sources note a literal sense of "no rebellion," the primary usage in Scripture is concrete: a military unit or troop. The word highlights the collective power and disciplined movement of soldiers rather than individual combatants.
This rare term underscores the value placed on organized strength in ancient wisdom literature. Its single occurrence invites readers to consider how order and unity reflect a deeper stability, as illustrated by the proud march of the army in Solomon’s proverb.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word alqum appears just once in Scripture, describing an army that marches with undeniable dignity. In Proverbs 30:31, it depicts a force so strong and orderly that no one dares to rise against it. This image of disciplined unity offers a quiet reminder that strength often comes from cohesion rather than chaos.
For your daily life, this rare word invites you to value order in your own relationships and community. When people move together with purpose and respect, they reflect a stability that protects and strengthens everyone involved. It is not about dominance, but about the peace that comes when individuals act in harmony.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a band of soldiers1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אַלְק֥וּם1×
Key Verses
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Proverbs 30:31
the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up.
This verse uses the term to describe a king's army whose unified strength makes rebellion impossible.