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 ...

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution

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