The meaning of “זָמַם”
Understanding zâmam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil). - to plan, usually in a bad sense 1) to have a thought, devise, ...
זָמַם
consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil). - to plan, usually in a bad sense 1) to have a thought, devise, plan, consider, purpose 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to consider, fix thought upon 1a2) to purpose, devise 1a3) to plot (of evil intent)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 11:6 | “And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.” Word: זָמַם (zâmam) | |
| Deuteronomy 19:19 | “Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you.” Word: זָמַם (zâmam) | |
| Psalms 31:13 | “For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.” Word: זָמַם (zâmam) | |
| Proverbs 31:16 | “She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.” Word: זָמַם (zâmam) | |
| Jeremiah 51:12 | “Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the Lord hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.” Word: זָמַם (zâmam) |
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