The meaning of “הָמַם”
Understanding hâmam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
break, consume, crush, destroy, discomfit, trouble, vex. - properly, to put in commotion - by implication, to disturb, d...
הָמַם
break, consume, crush, destroy, discomfit, trouble, vex. - properly, to put in commotion - by implication, to disturb, drive, destroy 1) to move noisily, confuse, make a noise, discomfit, break, consume, crush, destroy, trouble, vex 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to move noisily 1a2) to confuse, discomfit, vex
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 23:27 | “I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee.” Word: הָמַם (hâmam) | |
| Joshua 10:10 | “And the Lord discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Beth–horon, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.” Word: הָמַם (hâmam) | |
| 1 Samuel 7:10 | “And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the Lord thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.” Word: הָמַם (hâmam) | |
| 2 Chronicles 15:6 | “And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity.” Word: הָמַם (hâmam) | |
| Psalms 144:6 | “Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.” Word: הָמַם (hâmam) |
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