The meaning of “רָמָה”
Understanding râmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beguile, betray, (bow-) man, carry, deceive, throw. - to hurl - specifically, to shoot - figuratively, to delude or betr...
רָמָה
beguile, betray, (bow-) man, carry, deceive, throw. - to hurl - specifically, to shoot - figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall) 1) to cast, shoot, hurl 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to throw 1a2) bow-shooters, bowmen (participle) 1b) (Piel) to throw down 2) to beguile, deceive, mislead, deal treacherously 2a) (Piel) 2a1) to beguile, deceive, mislead, trick 2a2) to deal treacherously with, betray
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:25 | “And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?” Word: רָמָה (râmâh) | |
| Exodus 15:21 | “And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.” Word: רָמָה (râmâh) | |
| Joshua 9:22 | “And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among us?” Word: רָמָה (râmâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 28:12 | “And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.” Word: רָמָה (râmâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 19:26 | “And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I will saddle me an ass, that I may ride thereon, and go to the king; because thy servant is lame.” Word: רָמָה (râmâh) |
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