The meaning of “זִמָּה”
Understanding zimmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or זַמָּה zammâh (zam-maw'); from זָמַם heinous crime, lewd(-ly, -ness), mischief, purpose, thought, wicked (device, min...
זִמָּה
or זַמָּה zammâh (zam-maw'); from זָמַם heinous crime, lewd(-ly, -ness), mischief, purpose, thought, wicked (device, mind, -ness). - a plan, especially a bad one 1) plan, device, wickedness, evil plan, mischievous purpose 1a) plan, purpose 1b) evil device, wickedness 1c) not chaste, incest, licentiousness, adultery, idolatry, harlotry
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:29 | “Do not prostitute thy daughter, to cause her to be a whore; lest the land fall to whoredom, and the land become full of wickedness.” Word: זִמָּה (zimmâh) | |
| Judges 20:6 | “And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel: for they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel.” Word: זִמָּה (zimmâh) | |
| Job 31:11 | “For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges.” Word: זִמָּה (zimmâh) | |
| Psalms 119:150 | “They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.” Word: זִמָּה (zimmâh) | |
| Proverbs 21:27 | “The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?” Word: זִמָּה (zimmâh) |
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