Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׂטַם”
Understanding sâṭam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hate, oppose self against. - properly, to lurk for, i.e. persecute 1) to hate, oppose oneself to, bear a grudge, retain ...
H7852
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׂטַם
Phoneticsaw-tam'
Transliterationsâṭam
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hate, oppose self against. - properly, to lurk for, i.e. persecute 1) to hate, oppose oneself to, bear a grudge, retain animosity against, cherish animosity against 1a) (Qal) to cherish animosity against
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:23 | “The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:” Word: שָׂטַם (sâṭam) | |
| Job 30:21 | “Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.” Word: שָׂטַם (sâṭam) | |
| Psalms 55:3 | “Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.” Word: שָׂטַם (sâṭam) |