Strong’s H1574

גֹּמֶד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

gomed

Pronunciation

go'-med

Definition

Cubit

Meaning

a span

Usage

The term "gomed" refers to a unit of measurement, specifically a "cubit." A cubit is an ancient measure of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, typically around 18 inches (45 centimeters). In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe dimensions, particularly in construction and architecture.

Bible references

Judges 3:16