The meaning of “מְזִמָּה”
Understanding mᵉzimmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly. - a plan, usual...
מְזִמָּה
(wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly. - a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity) 1) purpose, discretion, device, plot 1a) purpose 1b) discretion 1c) devices (evil)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 42:2 | “I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.” Word: מְזִמָּה (mᵉzimmâh) | |
| Psalms 21:11 | “For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.” Word: מְזִמָּה (mᵉzimmâh) | |
| Proverbs 8:12 | “I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.” Word: מְזִמָּה (mᵉzimmâh) | |
| Jeremiah 30:24 | “The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it. ” Word: מְזִמָּה (mᵉzimmâh) |
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