The meaning of “זִמָּה”

Understanding Zimmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

זִמָּה

Phoneticzim-maw'

TransliterationZimmâh

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as זִמָּה Zimmah. - § Zimmah = "plotter" - Zimmah, the name of two Israelites 1) a Gershonite Levite, son of Jahath 2) another Gershonite, son of Shimei; perhaps the same as 1 above 3) father or ancestor of Joah, a Gershonite in the reign of Hezekiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references

Reference	Text
1 Chronicles 6:20	“Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,”
1 Chronicles 6:42	“The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,”
2 Chronicles 29:12	“Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

1 Chronicles2

2 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זִמָּה' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 6:20?

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