ga.zam denotes a locust presented as consuming vegetation and as part of a destructive swarm.

The attested noun denotes a locust in scenes of agricultural consumption: it devours trees and crops in Amos 4:9, occurs within successive consuming locusts in Joel 1:4, and is included among the agents that have eaten in Joel 2:25.

1. Locust as a consuming destroyer · dominant

   All three occurrences use the masculine singular absolute noun in clauses about what has been eaten or devoured. In Amos 4:9 the APB renders the clause that the locust “devoured” gardens, vineyards, fig trees, and olive trees; in Joel 1:4 it occurs among successive locusts that have eaten what earlier ones left; and in Joel 2:25 it is among those that “have eaten.”

   Amos 4:9Joel 1:4Joel 2:25

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with “locust” in Amos 4:9 and repeats “locust” among several consuming agents in Joel 1:4 and Joel 2:25. Its repeated English wording confirms the verses' overall depiction without isolating each occurrence precisely.