The meaning of “זַעַם”
Understanding zaʻam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
angry, indignation, rage. - strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with ...
זַעַם
angry, indignation, rage. - strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin) 1) anger, indignation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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