Psalms 65:7 — Word Study
WLCמַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ׀ שְׁא֣וֹן יַ֭מִּים שְׁא֥וֹן גַּלֵּיהֶ֗ם וַהֲמ֥וֹן לְאֻמִּֽים׃
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| מַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ׀ | [who] calms | Verb, Hiphil, participle (active) masculine singular |
| שְׁא֣וֹן | [the] uproar of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| יַ֭מִּים | [the] seas | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| שְׁא֥וֹן | [the] uproar of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| גַּלֵּיהֶ֗ם | waves their | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| וַהֲמ֥וֹן | and [the] tumult of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| לְאֻמִּֽים׃ | [the] peoples | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
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| BSB | You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. |
| KJV | Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. |
| ASV | Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples. |
| YLT | Restraining the noise of seas, the noise of their billows, And the multitude of the peoples. |
| WEB | You still the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations. |
| BBE | Who makes the loud voice of the sea quiet, and puts an end to the sound of its waves. |
The translations agree on the calming action of God in this verse.
The sentence has one main clause with two subordinate noun phrases detailing what God calms.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 65:7
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Context — A Hymn of Praisegenerated
Psalm 65:7 expresses the psalmist's acknowledgment of God's power over the tumultuous forces of nature and humanity. The surrounding verses highlight God's creative might and His provision for the earth, showcasing a theme of divine sovereignty and care. This psalm invites reflection on how God's authority calms both the natural world and the chaos of human affairs, similar to other passages that celebrate His control over creation, such as Psalm 89:9 and Matthew 8:26-27.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 89:9 | You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. |
| 2 | Psalm 107:29 | He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. |
| 3 | Jonah 1:4–15 | Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. |
| 4 | Matthew 8:26–27 | “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. |
| 5 | Psalm 93:3–4 | The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ׀, mash.Bi.achgenerated
The verb מַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ (mash.Bi.ach) is a participle form of the root כּוּן (kun), which generally means to establish or set up. In this context, it conveys the sense of calming or soothing, particularly in relation to the tumultuous waters and the chaos of nations.
This word emphasizes God's active role in bringing peace, suggesting that He has the authority to quiet both the natural elements and human unrest. The use of the participle indicates an ongoing action, reinforcing the idea that God continually maintains control over these chaotic forces.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb מַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ governs the entire verse, describing God's action. The structure includes multiple noun phrases that specify what is being calmed: the roaring of the seas, the pounding of waves, and the tumult of nations.
The arrangement of the clauses emphasizes the breadth of God's authority, moving from the natural world to the social realm, illustrating His power over both.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew מַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ is rendered as ἑτοιμάζων, which suggests a sense of preparation or readiness. This choice indicates a broader interpretation of God's calming action, implying that He not only stills but also prepares the environment for peace.
This translation reflects a slightly different emphasis, as it connects God's calming influence with the idea of readiness, perhaps suggesting that peace is part of His divine order.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 65:7 speaks of God's ability to calm the noisy seas and the tumultuous nations. It highlights His power over both nature and humanity, showing that He can bring peace to chaos.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This phrase indicates God's authority over nature, suggesting that He has the power to calm storms and turbulent waters, reflecting His sovereignty.
The tumult of nations refers to the chaos and unrest among people. Just as God can calm the seas, He can also bring peace to human conflicts.
These images represent chaos and danger, illustrating the power of God to bring order and tranquility in situations that seem uncontrollable.
This verse reveals God's nature as a powerful protector who can bring peace and calm in the midst of chaos, showing His care for creation.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek God's calming presence?
- How can I trust in God's power over the chaos in the world around me?
- What are some examples of God's peace in my life that I can reflect on?
- How can I share the message of God's sovereignty and peace with others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Augustine of Hippo references this verse to illustrate God's power over the seas, arguing from the text to emphasize divine authority.
"That troublest the bottom of the sea" [Psalms 65:7]. He has done this: it is seen what He has done.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 65 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 65:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhich stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves,.... By a word speaking; as our Lord did when here on earth, and which was a proof and evidence of his eternal power and Godhead.
Read John Gill on Psalms 65 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBy terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: -The manifestations
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 65 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe noise of their waves, when the sea is tempestuous, and threatens to swallow up ships and men that are in it, or to overflow the earth. And the tumult of the people; and as he stills the natural, so also he quiets the metaphorical seas, tumultuous and unruly people; for multitudes of people are oft called seas in prophetical writings, as ,13 Jer 51:42 .
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 65 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 65:7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.Ver. 7. Which stilleth the noise of the seas] Making a calm at his pleasure; he hath the sea itself, that brutish creature, at his beck and check; so hath he also devils, and masterless men, who seek to subvert civil government, and to lay all level. Hence it followeth, The noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people] When they are in hurly-burly, and contentions among themselves (Virg. Ζneid). - Saevitque animis ignobile vulgus, Iamque faces et saxa volant, furor arms ministrat. Now it is God only that can assuage these tumults; others may stir strife, but God only can stint it…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 65 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(7) Tumult.—Here we see the literal passing into the figurative. From the raging seas the poet’s thought goes to the anarchies arising from the wild passions of men, for which in all literature the ocean has furnished metaphors. (Comp. Isaiah 17:12.) In a well-known passage, the Latin poet Virgil reverses the simile, likening the sudden calm which succeeds the storm that wrecked Æneas to the effect produced by a leader of men in a seditious city. (Virgil, Æn. i. 148.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 65 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 7. Stilleth the noise of the seas] Thou art Sovereign over all the operation of sea and land. Earthquakes are under thy control: so are the flux and reflux of the sea; and all storms and tempests by which the great deep is agitated. Even the headstrong multitude is under thy control; for thou stillest the madness of the people.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 65 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7. Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, and the tumult of the peoples. He controls alike the turbulent elements of nature (Jeremiah 5:22), and the tumultuous hosts of the nations which they symbolise. Cp. Psalms 46:2 f, 6; Isaiah 17:12-14.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 65 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWhich stilleth the noise of the seas - He calms the seas when they have been agitated by the storm. He causes the mighty waves to settle down, and the whole surface of the ocean becomes calm and smooth.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 65 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.
You still the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.
You calm the raging seas and their roaring waves, as well as the commotion made by the nations.
Tyndale line
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
Who stilleth the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the tumult of the peoples.
Which stilleth the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the tumult of the peoples.
Who stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
He appeaseth the noyse of the seas and the noyse of the waues thereof, and the tumults of the people.
Strictly literal
Who stilleth the raging of the seas, the raging of their waves, and the tumult of the peoples.
Restraining the noise of seas, the noise of their billows, And the multitude of the peoples.
Restraining the noise of seas, the noise of their billows, || And the multitude of the peoples.
(65:8) Who assuageth the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the tumult of nations.
It is you who quiet the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the commotion of the peoples.
From the Latin
Who by his power ruleth for ever: his eyes behold the nations; let not them that provoke him he exalted in themselves.
Simplified
You calm the raging seas and crashing waves, you silence the noisy shouts of the nations.
Who makes the loud voice of the sea quiet, and puts an end to the sound of its waves.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording, with five of the seven words matching. This indicates a consistent understanding of the verse across these traditions, though the Septuagint's word order and articles differ.
מַשְׁבִּ֤יחַ׀ שְׁא֣וֹן יַ֭מִּים שְׁא֥וֹן גַּלֵּיהֶ֗ם וַהֲמ֥וֹן לְאֻמִּֽים׃
5 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 65:7
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word שָׁבַח (shabach) is a primitive root that encompasses meanings related to both soothing and praising. It can refer to addressing someone in a loud tone, pacifying, or commending, particularly in a religious context. The entries indicate that it can also imply boasting in certain forms. Notably, the word appears in contexts involving both calming and glorifying.
[שָׁבַח] vb. Pi. soothe, still
Pi. he stilleth it
Hiph. stilling the roar of the seas.
base
[שָׁבַח] vb. Pi. laud, praise
Hithp. boast
base
H7623a שָׁבַח Pi. soothe, still H7623b שָׁבַח Pi. laud, praise
7623 shabach shaw-bakh'
a primitive root; properly, to address in a loud tone, i.e.
(specifically) loud; figuratively, to pacify (as if by
words):--commend, glory, keep in, praise, still, triumph.
שָׁבַח (sha.vach) — to soothe.
1) to soothe, still, stroke
1a) (Piel) to soothe, still
1b) (Hiphil) stilling (participle)
שָׁבַח (sha.vach) — to praise.
1) to laud, praise, commend
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to laud, praise (God)
1a2) to commend, congratulate (the dead)
1b) (Hithpael) to boast
Aramaic equivalent: she.vach (שְׁבַח "to praise" H7624)
HVhrmsa — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singularHVhrmsa
שָׁאוֹן (sha'own) refers to a loud noise or uproar, often associated with water or crowds. It encompasses meanings like roar, din, and tumult, suggesting a sense of chaos or destruction. The word is derived from a root that implies rushing or noise, highlighting its connection to loud, disruptive sounds.
שָׁאוֹן n.m. roar (of waters, etc.), din, crash, uproar
base
H7588 שָׁאוֹן roar (of waters, etc.), din, crash, uproar
7588 sha'own shaw-one'
from 7582; uproar (as of rushing); by implication,
destruction:--X horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult
(X -uous).
see HEBREW for 07582
שָׁאוֹן (sha.on) — roar.
1) roar, din, crash, uproar
1a) roar (of water)
1b) uproar (of revellers)
HNcmsc — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יָם (yam) means 'sea' and refers to various large bodies of water, including the Mediterranean, Red, and Dead Seas, as well as the Sea of Galilee. It can also denote a mighty river like the Nile and has geographical implications, indicating directions such as west or south. The term is derived from a root meaning to roar, suggesting the noise of breaking surf.
יָם 390 n.m. sea
base
H3220 יָם sea
3220 yam yawm
from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in
noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the
article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or
an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the
south:--sea (X -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern,
side, -ward).
יָם (yam) — sea.
: sea
1) sea
1a) Mediterranean Sea
1b) Red Sea
1c) Dead Sea
1d) Sea of Galilee
1e) sea (general)
1f) mighty river (Nile)
1g) the sea (the great basin in the temple court)
1h) seaward, west, westward
יָם (yam) — sea: west.
: west
1) sea
1a) Mediterranean Sea
1b) Red Sea
1c) Dead Sea
1d) Sea of Galilee
1e) sea (general)
1f) mighty river (Nile)
1g) the sea (the great basin in the temple court)
1h) seaward, west, westward
יָם (yam) — (Mt. Ephron in the) West.
This name means sea, seaward, westward
Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
HNcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
שָׁאוֹן (sha'own) refers to a loud noise or uproar, often associated with water or crowds. It encompasses meanings like roar, din, and tumult, suggesting a sense of chaos or destruction. The word is derived from a root that implies rushing or noise, highlighting its connection to loud, disruptive sounds.
שָׁאוֹן n.m. roar (of waters, etc.), din, crash, uproar
base
H7588 שָׁאוֹן roar (of waters, etc.), din, crash, uproar
7588 sha'own shaw-one'
from 7582; uproar (as of rushing); by implication,
destruction:--X horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult
(X -uous).
see HEBREW for 07582
שָׁאוֹן (sha.on) — roar.
1) roar, din, crash, uproar
1a) roar (of water)
1b) uproar (of revellers)
HNcmsc — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
גַּל (gal) refers to a heap or pile, often of stones or dung, and can also denote waves or billows, particularly in a poetic context. It is derived from a root meaning something rolled and can signify a spring of water. The word is used in various contexts, including the ratification of covenants and metaphorically to describe the chastisement of Jehovah.
גַּל n.m. heap, wave, billow
heap of stones
waves (rollers) poet.
spring
base
H1530 גַּל heap, wave, billow
1530 gal gal
from 1556; something rolled, i.e. a heap of stone or dung
(plural ruins), by analogy, a spring of water (plural
waves):--billow, heap, spring, wave.
see HEBREW for 01556
גַּל (gal) — heap.
: heap/pile
1) heap, spring, wave, billow
1a) heap (of stones)
1a1) over dead body
1a2) alone
1a3) used in ratifying a covenant
1b) waves (fig. of chastisement of Jehovah)
1c) spring
Also means: gal (גַּל ": wave" H1530H)
גַּל (gal) — heap: wave.
: wave
1) heap, spring, wave, billow
1a) heap (of stones)
1a1) over dead body
1a2) alone
1a3) used in ratifying a covenant
1b) waves (fig. of chastisement of Jehovah)
1c) spring
HNcmpc/Sp3mp — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3mp
הָמוֹן (hamown) refers to a sound or noise, encompassing meanings like murmur, roar, tumult, and crowd. It also conveys concepts of abundance and wealth. The verb form הָמַן (haman) means to rage or be turbulent. The entries highlight a range of uses, from describing a multitude to expressing confusion or disquiet.
הָמוֹן n.m. sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance
sound, murmur, rush, roar
tumult, confusion (as occasioning a roar)
crowd, multitude
great number, abundance (late)
abundance, wealth
base
[הָמַן] vb. rage, be turbulent
base
H1995a הָמוֹן sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance H1995b הָמַן rage, be turbulent
1995 hamown haw-mone'
or hamon (Ezek. 5:7) {haw-mone'}; from 1993; a noise, tumult,
crowd; also disquietude, wealth:--abundance, company, many,
multitude, multiply, noise, riches, rumbling, sounding, store,
tumult.
see HEBREW for 01993
הָמוֹן (ha.mon) — crowd.
1) murmur, roar, crowd, abundance, tumult, sound
1a) sound, murmur, rush, roar
1b) tumult, confusion
1c) crowd, multitude
1d) great number, abundance
1e) abundance, wealth
הָמַן (ha.man) — be turbulent.
to rage, be turbulent
HC/Ncmsc — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
לְאֹם, transliterated as lom, refers to a 'people' or 'nation.' It is derived from an unused root meaning to gather, indicating a sense of community. The term is noted as chiefly late in usage according to Brown-Driver-Briggs.
לְאֹם, לְאוֹם n.m. people, poet. and chiefly late
base
H3816 לְאֹם, לְאוֹם people, poet. and chiefly late
3816 lom leh-ome'
or l owm {leh-ome'}; from an unused root meaning to gather; a
community:--nation, people.
לְאֹם (le.om) — people.
a people, nation
HNcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa