גָּזָם (gâzâm) — Palmer-worm

Hebrew word study: גָּזָם (gâzâm), Strong's H1501. a kind of locust

HebrewStrong's H1501
Quick definition
Hebrew word
גָּזָם (gâzâm)
Pronounced: gaw-zawm'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a kind of locust

Word study
Derivation: from an unused root meaning to devour;

KJV translation words: palmer-worm.

Where this word appears

Strong's H1501 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Joel 1:4 and last appears in Amos 4:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and the locusts ×1the locust ×1the locusts ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

הַגָּזָם ×2וְהַגָּזָם ×1

Books where it appears most

Joel ×2Amos ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Joel 1:4 — הַגָּזָם — the locusts
  • Joel 2:25 — וְהַגָּזָם — and the locusts
  • Amos 4:9 — הַגָּזָם — the locust

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H1502 גַּזָּם (Gazzâm).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does gâzâm (H1501) mean?

A kind of locust.

How is H1501 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H1501 as: palmer-worm..

How often does גָּזָם (gâzâm) appear?

Strong's H1501 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Joel 1:4 and last appears in Amos 4:9.