Strong's H1501 · Hebrew
גָּזָם
gâzâm · /gaw-zawm'/
Definition
a kind of locust
KJV: palmer-worm.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to devour;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּזָם across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Joel2 verses
That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. That which the palmerworm: Heb. The residue of the palmerworm
Joel 2:25And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1501 (gâzâm) mean?
a kind of locust
How many times does H1501 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1501 (גָּזָם) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “palmerworm.”
How is gâzâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1501 is rendered as “palmerworm” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word גָּזָם come from?
from an unused root meaning to devour;