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The meaning of זַעַם

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

Definition

angry, indignation, rage. - strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with ...

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זַעַם

Phoneticzah'-am
Transliterationzaʻam
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

angry, indignation, rage. - strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin) 1) anger, indignation

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

22 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 78:49

He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.

Word: זַעַם (zaʻam)
Jeremiah 15:17

I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.

Word: זַעַם (zaʻam)
Ezekiel 22:24

Son of man, say unto her, Thou art the land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.

Word: זַעַם (zaʻam)
Hosea 7:16

They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.

Word: זַעַם (zaʻam)
Habakkuk 3:12

Thou didst march through the land in indignation, thou didst thresh the heathen in anger.

Word: זַעַם (zaʻam)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
22x
Most Frequent Book
Isaiah

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