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Lexicon :: Strong's H2161 - zāmam

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זָמַם
Transliteration
zāmam
Pronunciation
zaw-mam'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 556

Strong’s Definitions

זָמַם zâmam, zaw-mam'; a primitive root; to plan, usually in a bad sense:—consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x

The KJV translates Strong's H2161 in the following manner: thought (5x), devise (3x), consider (1x), purpose (1x), imagine (1x), plot (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x
The KJV translates Strong's H2161 in the following manner: thought (5x), devise (3x), consider (1x), purpose (1x), imagine (1x), plot (1x).

  1. to have a thought, devise, plan, consider, purpose

    1. (Qal)

      1. to consider, fix thought upon

      2. to purpose, devise

      3. to plot (of evil intent)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
זָמַם zâmam, zaw-mam'; a primitive root; to plan, usually in a bad sense:—consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil).
STRONGS H2161: Abbreviations
† זָמַם verb consider, purpose, devise (Aramaic זְמַם in derived conjugations; compare Arabic زَمَّ speak, talk (rare); Aramaic Mfz is sonuit, resonavit, the noun aXmxmz is tinnitus, strepitus) — only
Qal Perfect זָמַם Deuteronomy 19:19 + 2 times; זָמָ֑ם Lamentations 2:17; זָֽמְמָה Proverbs 31:16; זַמּ֫וֺתָ Proverbs 30:32; זַמֹּ֫תִי Jeremiah 4:28 but also זָמַ֫מְתִּי Zechariah 8:14, 15; זַמֹּתִי Psalm 17:3 either belongs here with irregular accent (see De), or is Infinitive after analogue of לה֞ e.g. חַנּוֺת compare Psalm 77:10 (Hi Ri); Checritical note reads זִמָּתִי; זָמָ֑מוּ Psalm 31:14; Imperfect יָָֽזְמוּ Genesis 11:6 (Ges§ 67, R. 11); on possible Infinitive זמֹּתִ֫י Psalm 17:3 see above; Participle זֹמֵם Psalm 37:12; —
1. consider, fix thought upon, with accusative of concrete object שָׂדֶה Proverbs 31:16.
2. purpose, devise:
a. especially of Yahweh's purpose in punishment Jeremiah 4:28 (absolute), Jeremiah 51:12 followed by עשׂה + accusative (|| מְזִמָּה), Lamentations 2:17 (followed by אשׁר) Zechariah 1:6 (with כאשׁר followed by infinitive), Zechariah 8:14 (id.); of blessing only כֵּן שַׁבְתִּי זָמַמְתִּי לְהֵיטִיב Zechariah 8:15 (opposed to Zechariah 8:14).
b. of evil purpose of wicked men לעשׂות אשׁר יז׳ Genesis 11:6; Deuteronomy 19:19 (with כאשׁר + infinitive), Psalm 31:14 (followed by infinitive); absolute Proverbs 30:32 (|| נבל), Psalm 17:3 have I (i.e. if I have) devised evil (so De); followed by לְ person (= against) Psalm 37:12. **the text of Proverbs 30:32 is questioned by Frankenb Toy and others; see on II. נבל, below.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

11:6; 11:6

Deuteronomy

19:19; 19:19

Psalms

17:3; 17:3; 17:3; 31:14; 31:14; 37:12; 37:12; 77:10

Proverbs

30:32; 30:32; 30:32; 31:16; 31:16

Jeremiah

4:28; 4:28; 51:12

Lamentations

2:17; 2:17

Zechariah

1:6; 8:14; 8:14; 8:14; 8:15; 8:15

H2161

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Strong's Number H2161 matches the Hebrew זָמַם (zāmam),
which occurs 13 times in 13 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gén 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxGén 11:6 - Y dijo Jehová: He aquí el pueblo es uno, y todos éstos tienen un solo lenguaje; y han comenzado la obra, y nada les hará desistir ahora de lo que han pensado hacer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deut 19:19

Unchecked Copy BoxDeut 19:19 - entonces haréis a él como él pensó hacer a su hermano; y quitarás el mal de en medio de ti.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sal 17:3

Unchecked Copy BoxSal 17:3 - Tú has probado mi corazón, me has visitado de noche; Me has puesto a prueba, y nada inicuo hallaste; He resuelto que mi boca no haga transgresión.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sal 31:13

Unchecked Copy BoxSal 31:13 - Porque oigo la calumnia de muchos; El miedo me asalta por todas partes, Mientras consultan juntos contra mí E idean quitarme la vida.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sal 37:12

Unchecked Copy BoxSal 37:12 - Maquina el impío contra el justo, Y cruje contra él sus dientes;

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Unchecked Copy Box Prov 30:32

Unchecked Copy BoxProv 30:32 - Si neciamente has procurado enaltecerte, O si has pensado hacer mal, Pon el dedo sobre tu boca.

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Unchecked Copy Box Prov 31:16

Unchecked Copy BoxProv 31:16 - Considera la heredad, y la compra, Y planta viña del fruto de sus manos.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:28 - Por esto se enlutará la tierra, y los cielos arriba se oscurecerán, porque hablé, lo pensé, y no me arrepentí, ni desistiré de ello.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:12 - Levantad bandera sobre los muros de Babilonia, reforzad la guardia, poned centinelas, disponed celadas; porque deliberó Jehová, y aun pondrá en efecto lo que ha dicho contra los moradores de Babilonia.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:17 - Jehová ha hecho lo que tenía determinado; Ha cumplido su palabra, la cual él había mandado desde tiempo antiguo. Destruyó, y no perdonó; Y ha hecho que el enemigo se alegre sobre ti, Y enalteció el poder de tus adversarios.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zac 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxZac 1:6 - Pero mis palabras y mis ordenanzas que mandé a mis siervos los profetas, ¿no alcanzaron a vuestros padres? Por eso volvieron ellos y dijeron: Como Jehová de los ejércitos pensó tratarnos conforme a nuestros caminos, y conforme a nuestras obras, así lo hizo con nosotros.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zac 8:14

Unchecked Copy BoxZac 8:14 - Porque así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Como pensé haceros mal cuando vuestros padres me provocaron a ira, dice Jehová de los ejércitos, y no me arrepentí,

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Unchecked Copy Box Zac 8:15

Unchecked Copy BoxZac 8:15 - así al contrario he pensado hacer bien a Jerusalén y a la casa de Judá en estos días; no temáis.
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