Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “צַמִּים”

Understanding tsammîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

robber. - a noose (as fastening) - figuratively, destruction 1) snare, trap, noose 1a) meaning doubtful

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H6782

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

צַמִּים

Phonetictsam-meem'

Transliterationtsammîym

Grammar Code

H:N-M

Hebrew Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

robber. - a noose (as fastening) - figuratively, destruction 1) snare, trap, noose 1a) meaning doubtful

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 5:5	“Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and the robber swalloweth up their substance.” Word: צַמִּים (tsammîym)
Job 18:9	“The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.” Word: צַמִּים (tsammîym)

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Job

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