Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “קָמַט”

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

Definition

cut down, fill with wrinkles. - to pluck, i.e. destroy 1) to seize 1a) (Qal) to seize 1b) (Pual) to be snatched away pre...

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H7059

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

קָמַט

Phonetickaw-mat'

Transliterationqâmaṭ

Grammar Code

H:V

Hebrew Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cut down, fill with wrinkles. - to pluck, i.e. destroy 1) to seize 1a) (Qal) to seize 1b) (Pual) to be snatched away prematurely

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 16:8	“And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face.” Word: קָמַט (qâmaṭ)
Job 22:16	“Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood:” Word: קָמַט (qâmaṭ)

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Job

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