Strong's Lexicon
Rogelim: Rogelim
Original Word:רֹגלִים
Part of Speech:Proper Name Location
Transliteration:Rogliym
Pronunciation:roh-ghe-LEEM
Phonetic Spelling:(ro-gel-eem')
Definition:Rogelim
Meaning:Rogelim
Word Origin:Derived from the Hebrew root רָגַל (ragal), meaning "to walk" or "to spy."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There are no direct Greek equivalents for Rogelim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of hospitality and support can be linked to Greek terms like φιλοξενία (philoxenia), meaning "hospitality."
Usage:Rogelim is a place name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is known as the hometown of Barzillai the Gileadite, a wealthy and influential supporter of King David during Absalom's rebellion.
Cultural and Historical Background:Rogelim is located in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. Gilead was known for its balm and rugged terrain, often associated with pastoral and agricultural activities. During the time of King David, this area was significant for its strategic location and resources. Barzillai, a resident of Rogelim, is noted for his loyalty and generosity to David, providing sustenance and support during a critical period of the king's life.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
regelDefinition"(place of) fullers," a place in Gilead
NASB TranslationRogelim (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
(place of
fullers, see above); &; in Gilead,
2 Samuel 17:27;
2 Samuel 19:32; unknown; (),
L .
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Rogelim
Plural of active participle ofragal; fullers (as tramping the cloth in washing); Rogelim, a place East of the Jordan -- Rogelim.
see HEBREWragal
Forms and Transliterations
מֵרֹגְלִ֑ים מֵרֹגְלִֽים׃ מרגלים מרגלים׃ mê·rō·ḡə·lîm merogeLim mêrōḡəlîm
Links
Interlinear Greek •
Interlinear Hebrew •
Strong's Numbers •
Englishman's Greek Concordance •
Englishman's Hebrew Concordance •
Parallel Texts
