The meaning of “אֵימָה”
Understanding ʼêymâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) אֵמָה ʼêmâh (ay-maw'); from the same as אָיֹם dread, fear, horror, idol, terrible, terror. - fright - con...
אֵימָה
or (shortened) אֵמָה ʼêmâh (ay-maw'); from the same as אָיֹם dread, fear, horror, idol, terrible, terror. - fright - concrete, an idol (as a bugbear) 1) terror, dread
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:12 | “And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.” Word: אֵימָה (ʼêymâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:25 | “The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.” Word: אֵימָה (ʼêymâh) | |
| Ezra 3:3 | “And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt offerings morning and evening.” Word: אֵימָה (ʼêymâh) | |
| Psalms 88:15 | “I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.” Word: אֵימָה (ʼêymâh) | |
| Isaiah 33:18 | “Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers?” Word: אֵימָה (ʼêymâh) |
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