The meaning of “זָעַם”
Understanding zâʻam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abhor, abominable, (be) angry, defy, (have) indignation. - properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged 1) to deno...
זָעַם
abhor, abominable, (be) angry, defy, (have) indignation. - properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged 1) to denounce, express indignation, be indignant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have indignation, be indignant, be angrily indignant, be defiant 1a2) to be abhorrent 1a3) to express indignation in speech, denounce, curse 1b) (Niphal) to show indignation, show anger
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 23:8 | “How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, whom the Lord hath not defied?” Word: זָעַם (zâʻam) | |
| Psalms 7:11 | “God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.” Word: זָעַם (zâʻam) | |
| Proverbs 24:24 | “He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:” Word: זָעַם (zâʻam) | |
| Isaiah 66:14 | “And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the Lord shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies.” Word: זָעַם (zâʻam) | |
| Daniel 11:30 | “For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.” Word: זָעַם (zâʻam) |
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