The meaning of “זֶרֶם”
Understanding zerem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
flood, overflowing, shower, storm, tempest. - a gush of water 1) rain-shower, thunderstorm, flood of rain, downpour, rai...
זֶרֶם
flood, overflowing, shower, storm, tempest. - a gush of water 1) rain-shower, thunderstorm, flood of rain, downpour, rain-storm
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 24:8 | “They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.” Word: זֶרֶם (zerem) | |
| Isaiah 28:2 | “Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand.” Word: זֶרֶם (zerem) | |
| Habakkuk 3:10 | “The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, and lifted up his hands on high.” Word: זֶרֶם (zerem) |