Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “זָמַר”
Understanding zâmar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
prune. - to trim (a vine) 1) to trim, prune 1a) (Qal) to trim, prune 1b) (Niphal) to be pruned
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
זָמַר
Phoneticzaw-mar'
Transliterationzâmar
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
prune. - to trim (a vine) 1) to trim, prune 1a) (Qal) to trim, prune 1b) (Niphal) to be pruned
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 25:3 | “Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt prune thy vineyard, and gather in the fruit thereof;” Word: זָמַר (zâmar) | |
| Leviticus 25:4 | “But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest unto the land, a sabbath for the Lord: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard.” Word: זָמַר (zâmar) | |
| Isaiah 5:6 | “And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.” Word: זָמַר (zâmar) |