The meaning of “עָמַם”
Understanding ʻâmam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
become dim, hide. - to associate - by implication, to overshadow (by huddling together) 1) to dim, darken, grow dark 1a)...
עָמַם
become dim, hide. - to associate - by implication, to overshadow (by huddling together) 1) to dim, darken, grow dark 1a) (Qal) to dim, eclipse, be held dark 1b) (Hophal) to be dimmed, grow dark
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamentations 4:1 | “How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.” Word: עָמַם (ʻâmam) | |
| Ezekiel 28:3 | “Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:” Word: עָמַם (ʻâmam) | |
| Ezekiel 31:8 | “The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him: the fir trees were not like his boughs, and the chesnut trees were not like his branches; nor any tree in the garden of God was like unto him in his beauty.” Word: עָמַם (ʻâmam) |
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