Strong’s H1572

גָּמָא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

gama'

Pronunciation

gah-MAH

Definition

To swallow, to drink

Meaning

to absorb

Usage

The Hebrew verb "gama" primarily means "to swallow" or "to drink." It is often used in the context of consuming liquids or engulfing something entirely. The term can be used both literally, as in drinking water, and metaphorically, as in the swallowing up of something by a larger force.

Bible references

Genesis 24:17;Job 39:24