לַחְמָס (lach.mas)
lach.mas
Lahmam
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Lahmam refers to a specific town located in the lowlands of Judah, as recorded in Joshua 15:40. Its meaning is straightforwardly "provisions" or "food supplies," a fitting title for a settlement situated in an agricultural region capable of sustaining its inhabitants.
Although it appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, the word anchors the detailed territorial boundaries described in the division of land among the tribes. By identifying Lahmam alongside other towns like Kiriath-arba and Hebron, the text highlights the organized distribution of resources and inheritance within Judah’s territory.
The etymology connects the place directly to sustenance, suggesting a community known for its ability to produce or store grain. This simple designation underscores the practical reality of ancient Israelite life, where access to food was central to the stability and identity of each town listed in the census of the land.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Lahmam appears in a single verse within the detailed list of towns assigned to the tribe of Judah. Its meaning, 'provisions' or 'food supplies,' points to a place grounded in practical sustenance. For ancient Israel, such a town represented stability and God’s faithful provision for His people in their inheritance.
When we read these lists today, they remind us that God cares about the details of our daily lives. Just as this town was named for its ability to provide food, we can trust that the Creator who organized the land also provides for our needs. It is a quiet assurance that our physical existence is held within His purposeful design.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Lahmas1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/לַחְמָ֖ס1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:40
Cabbon, Lahmam, Chitlish,
This verse lists Lahmam among the cities of Judah, anchoring the name in the context of tribal inheritance and territorial organization.