Hebrew · H3627, H1573

כְּלֵי־גֹמֶא

Something prepared , i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon) · properly, an absorbent , i.e. the bulrush (from its porosity ); specifically the papyrus

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כְּלִיH3627something prepared , i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
גֹּמֶאH1573properly, an absorbent , i.e. the bulrush (from its porosity ); specifically the papyrus
Pronunciationgōmeʾ
Absorbent plant material; papyrus/bulrush valued for writing surfaces and symbolic fragility in biblical imagery
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What does כְּלֵי־גֹמֶא (kĕlê-gōmeʾ) mean in the Bible?

כְּלִי · גֹּמֶא is a Hebrew phrase meaning "papyrus vessels, reed boats".

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What does כְּלִי · גֹּמֶא mean in the Bible?

כְּלִי · גֹּמֶא is a Hebrew phrase meaning "papyrus vessels, reed boats".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3627, H1573?

H3627, H1573 is connected to 329 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. papyrus vessels, reed boats

Strong'sH3627, H1573
Lexical occurrences329 verses

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papyrus vessels, reed boats
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