The meaning of “מִרְמָה”
Understanding mirmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
craft, deceit(-ful, -fully), false, feigned, guile, subtilly, treachery. - fraud 1) deceit, treachery
מִרְמָה
craft, deceit(-ful, -fully), false, feigned, guile, subtilly, treachery. - fraud 1) deceit, treachery
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 34:13 | “And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:” Word: מִרְמָה (mirmâh) | |
| Job 31:5 | “If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit;” Word: מִרְמָה (mirmâh) | |
| Proverbs 14:8 | “The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.” Word: מִרְמָה (mirmâh) | |
| Jeremiah 9:6 | “Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the Lord.” Word: מִרְמָה (mirmâh) | |
| Hosea 12:7 | “He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.” Word: מִרְמָה (mirmâh) |
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