The meaning of “צָמַד”
Understanding tsâmad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fasten, frame, join (self). - to link, i.e. gird - figuratively, to serve, (mentally) contrive 1) to bind, join, fasten ...
צָמַד
fasten, frame, join (self). - to link, i.e. gird - figuratively, to serve, (mentally) contrive 1) to bind, join, fasten 1a) (Niphal) to join, join or attach oneself to 1b) (Pual) to be fastened, be bound 1c)(Hiphil) to combine, fit together, hitch up
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 25:3 | “And Israel joined himself unto Baal–peor: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.” Word: צָמַד (tsâmad) | |
| Numbers 25:5 | “And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal–peor.” Word: צָמַד (tsâmad) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:8 | “When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab’s garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.” Word: צָמַד (tsâmad) | |
| Psalms 50:19 | “Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.” Word: צָמַד (tsâmad) | |
| Psalms 106:28 | “They joined themselves also unto Baal–peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.” Word: צָמַד (tsâmad) |
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