Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “זֶמֶר”
Understanding zemer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from זָמַר or זָמַר chamois. - a gazelle (from its lightly touching the ground) 1) mountain sheep, mountain g...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
זֶמֶר
Phoneticzeh'-mer
Transliterationzemer
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from זָמַר or זָמַר chamois. - a gazelle (from its lightly touching the ground) 1) mountain sheep, mountain goat, moufflon, gazelle, chamois (meaning uncertain) 1a) a certain animal allowed as food (specific species uncertain) 1b) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning unknown
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 14:5 | “The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois.” Word: זֶמֶר (zemer) |