The meaning of “מְהוּמָה”
Understanding mᵉhûwmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
destruction, discomfiture, trouble, tumult, vexation, vexed. - confusion or uproar 1) tumult, confusion, disquietude, di...
מְהוּמָה
destruction, discomfiture, trouble, tumult, vexation, vexed. - confusion or uproar 1) tumult, confusion, disquietude, discomfiture, destruction, trouble, vexed, vexation 1a) tumult, confusion, disturbance, turmoil, disquietude, panic 1b) discomfiture
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:20 | “The Lord shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.” Word: מְהוּמָה (mᵉhûwmâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 5:11 | “So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to his own place, that it slay us not, and our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all the city; the hand of God was very heavy there.” Word: מְהוּמָה (mᵉhûwmâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 15:5 | “And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the countries.” Word: מְהוּמָה (mᵉhûwmâh) | |
| Proverbs 15:16 | “Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.” Word: מְהוּמָה (mᵉhûwmâh) | |
| Isaiah 22:5 | “For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord God of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.” Word: מְהוּמָה (mᵉhûwmâh) |
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