The meaning of “מְאוּמָה”
Understanding mᵉʼûwmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a form of מאוּם fault, [phrase] no(-ught), ought, somewhat, any (no-)thing. - properly, a speck or point, i.e...
מְאוּמָה
apparently a form of מאוּם fault, [phrase] no(-ught), ought, somewhat, any (no-)thing. - properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something - with negative, nothing 1) anything
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 39:9 | “There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Word: מְאוּמָה (mᵉʼûwmâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 24:10 | “When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go into his house to fetch his pledge.” Word: מְאוּמָה (mᵉʼûwmâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 21:2 | “And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know any thing of the business whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed my servants to such and such a place.” Word: מְאוּמָה (mᵉʼûwmâh) | |
| 1 Kings 18:43 | “And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.” Word: מְאוּמָה (mᵉʼûwmâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:20 | “And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: none were of silver; it was not any thing accounted of in the days of Solomon.” Word: מְאוּמָה (mᵉʼûwmâh) |