Strong’s H5982

עַמּוּד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`ammuwd

Pronunciation

ah-mood

Definition

Pillar, column, stand

Meaning

a column, a stand, platform

Usage

The Hebrew word עַמּוּד ('ammud) primarily refers to a pillar or column. It is used in the Bible to describe physical structures that provide support or serve as a monument. Additionally, it is used metaphorically to describe divine presence, guidance, and protection, as seen in the pillar of cloud and fire that led the Israelites during the Exodus.

Bible references

Exodus 13:21;Exodus 13:21;Exodus 13:22;Exodus 13:22;Exodus 14:19;Exodus 14:24;Exodus 26:32;Exodus 26:37;Exodus 27:10;Exodus 27:10;Exodus 27:11;Exodus 27:11;Exodus 27:12;Exodus 27:14;Exodus 27:15;Exodus 27:16;Exodus 27:17;Exodus 33:9;Exodus 33:10;Exodus 35:11;Exodus 35:17;Exodus 36:36;Exodus 36:38;Exodus 38:10;Exodus 38:10