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H8537 · Hebrew · Old Testament
תֹּם
Tom
Noun, masculine
Integrity, completeness, innocence

Definition

Tom means integrity, completeness, innocence, or blamelessness. It appears about 25 times. It describes moral wholeness — being undivided in loyalty to God, walking blamelessly.

Usage & Theological Significance

Job walked 'in integrity' (tom). David prayed 'May integrity and uprightness protect me' (Psalm 25:21). Integrity is wholeness of character — no duplicity, no hypocrisy. It reflects the completeness and consistency of God's own character. Integrity makes one 'blameless' before God and others.

Key Bible Verses

Job 2:3 He still maintains his integrity.
Psalm 25:21 May integrity and uprightness protect me.
Proverbs 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.
Genesis 20:5 I have done this with a clear conscience and clean hands [in integrity].
Psalm 7:8 Vindicate me, LORD, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity.

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