קָם
qam
Everyday HebrewBase formקָם
Formsקָם / קָמָה / קָמִים / קָמוֹת
קוּם is the masculine singular form of קָם
Meaning1. To move from sitting or lying down to standing on your feet.
2. For something to be created or to start to exist, like a new country or a new company.
HistoryThis word is in the Bible, from thousands of years ago. It comes from a root that means to rise or to stand. In the Bible, it was used when a person stood up, but also when a new king started to rule or when a promise was kept.
Example
He gets up every morning at six.
