Strong's H481 · Hebrew
אָלַם
ʼâlam · /aw-lam'/
Definition
to tie fast; hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied
KJV: bind, be dumb, put to silence.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָלַם across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms3 verses
Ezekiel3 verses
And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.
Ezekiel 24:27In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I am the Lord.
Ezekiel 33:22Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening, afore he that was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning; and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H481 (ʼâlam) mean?
to tie fast; hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied
How many times does H481 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H481 (אָלַם) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dumb.”
How is ʼâlam translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H481 is rendered as “dumb” (7×), “binding” (1×), “silence” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָלַם come from?
a primitive root;