What does עָלוּם mean in the Bible?
עָלוּם is a Hebrew word meaning "(only in plural as abstract) adolescence ; figuratively, vigor".
Hebrew · H5934
עָלוּם
(Only in plural as abstract) adolescence ; figuratively, vigor
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עָלוּםH5934
What does עָלוּם mean in the Bible?
עָלוּם is a Hebrew word meaning "(only in plural as abstract) adolescence ; figuratively, vigor".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H5934?
The BSB source-word alignment has 4 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include of his youth (2), of your youth (1), The youthful vigor (1).
Where does עָלוּם appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Job 20:11. Its strongest book concentrations include Job (2), Isaiah (1), Psalms (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itof his youth2×Job 33:25, Psalms 89:45
of your youth1×Isaiah 54:4
The youthful vigor1×Job 20:11
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Job 20:11עֲלוּמוֹtoThe youthful vigorNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singularJob 33:25עֲלוּמָֽיו׃toof his youthNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singularPsalms 89:45עֲלוּמָ֑יוtoof his youthNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singularIsaiah 54:4עֲלוּמַ֙יִךְ֙toof your youthNoun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJob 20:11
Aligned rows4
Books represented3
Job2Psalms1Isaiah1
Source forms
עֲלוּמוֹ1xʿă·lū·mōJob 20:11
עֲלוּמָ֑יו1x‘ă·lū·māwPsalms 89:45
עֲלוּמָֽיו׃1x‘ă·lū·māwJob 33:25
עֲלוּמַ֙יִךְ֙1x‘ă·lū·ma·yiḵIsaiah 54:4
Parsing patterns
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular3xJob 20:11, Job 33:25, Psalms 89:45
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular1xIsaiah 54:4
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. (only in plural as abstract) adolescence ; figuratively, vigor
Source Gloss
(only in plural as abstract) adolescence ; figuratively, vigor
Extended definition
youth.