Strong's Hebrew: 7317. רוֹמָה (romah) -- Spear, javelin

Strong's Lexicon

romah: Spear, javelin

Original Word: רוֹמָה
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: rowmah
Pronunciation: ro-MAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ro-maw')
Definition: Spear, javelin
Meaning: elation, proudly

Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּם (rum), meaning "to be high" or "to rise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3057 (λόγχη, lonche): Refers to a spear or lance, used in the New Testament to describe the weapon that pierced Jesus' side (John 19:34).

Usage: The term "romah" refers to a spear or javelin, a weapon used in ancient warfare. It is typically associated with a long shaft and a pointed end, designed for throwing or thrusting. In the biblical context, it symbolizes strength, warfare, and sometimes divine judgment or protection.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel and the surrounding Near Eastern cultures, the spear was a common weapon used by soldiers and warriors. It was an essential part of a soldier's arsenal, often used in conjunction with shields and swords. The spear's design allowed it to be used both in close combat and as a projectile weapon. Its presence in biblical narratives often highlights the martial prowess and the military strategies of the time.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from rum
Definition
haughtily
NASB Translation
haughtily (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

רוֺמָה adverb haughtily, ׳לֹא תֵלְכוּ ר Micah 2:3.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

haughtily

Feminine of rowm; elation, i.e. (adverbially) proudly -- haughtily.

see HEBREW rowm

Forms and Transliterations

רוֹמָ֔ה רומה rō·w·māh roMah rōwmāh

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