Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
sheaf
Usage: 1) sheaf (as something bound) 1a) of Israel returning from exile (fig.)
Strong's Number
H485
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's H485 Quick Answer
Strong's H485 אֲלוּמָּה אָלוּם (alummah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. alummah (al-oom-maw') (or (masculine) ealum {aw-loom'}) n-f. 1. something bound 2. a sheaf It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include sheaves and sheaf. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- alummah (al-oom-maw') (or (masculine) ealum {aw-loom'}) n-f. 1. something bound 2. a sheaf
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- sheaves and sheaf
Meaning and Definition
alummah (al-oom-maw') (or (masculine) ealum {aw-loom'}) n-f. 1. something bound 2. a sheaf [passive participle of H481] KJV: sheaf. Root(s): H481
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H485. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H485 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render alummah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
sheaf
Genesis 37:7
sheaves
Genesis 37:7
How Strong's H485 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H485 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H485 in the Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Old Testament.
For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H485.
For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H485, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H485 FAQ
What does alummah (אֲלֻמָּה) mean?
Alummah (Strong's H485) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "sheaf". alummah (al-oom-maw') (or (masculine) ealum {aw-loom'}) n-f. 1. something bound 2. a sheaf
How many times is alummah (אֲלֻמָּה) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H485 across 2 books.
Where can I study alummah (אֲלֻמָּה) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H485 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate alummah (אֲלֻמָּה)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sheaves and sheaf. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.