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ammadim

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Gam'madim. This word occurs only in Ezekiel 27:11. A variety of explanations of the term have been offered.

1. One class renders it "pygmies".

2. A second treats it as a geographical or local term.

3. A third gives a more general sense to the word "brave warriors". Hitzig suggests "deserters". After all, the rendering in the Septuagint (LXX) - "guards" - furnishes the simplest explanation.

Bibliography Information
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'ammadim'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​a/ammadim.html. 1901.
 
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