Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צַמָּה”
Understanding tsammâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
locks. - a veil 1) veil, woman's veil
H6777
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צַמָּה
Phonetictsam-maw'
Transliterationtsammâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
locks. - a veil 1) veil, woman's veil
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Solomon 4:1 | “Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead.” Word: צַמָּה (tsammâh) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:3 | “Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.” Word: צַמָּה (tsammâh) | |
| Song of Solomon 6:7 | “As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.” Word: צַמָּה (tsammâh) | |
| Isaiah 47:2 | “Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers.” Word: צַמָּה (tsammâh) |