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Lexicon :: Strong's H4209 - mᵊzimmâ

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מְזִמָּה
Transliteration
mᵊzimmâ
Pronunciation
mez-im-maw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 556c

Strong’s Definitions

מְזִמָּה mᵉzimmâh, mez-im-maw'; from H2161; a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity):—(wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 19x

The KJV translates Strong's H4209 in the following manner: discretion (4x), wicked device (3x), device (3x), thought (3x), intents (1x), mischievous device (1x), wickedly (1x), witty inventions (1x), lewdness (1x), mischievous (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 19x
The KJV translates Strong's H4209 in the following manner: discretion (4x), wicked device (3x), device (3x), thought (3x), intents (1x), mischievous device (1x), wickedly (1x), witty inventions (1x), lewdness (1x), mischievous (1x).

  1. purpose, discretion, device, plot

    1. purpose

    2. discretion

    3. devices (evil)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מְזִמָּה mᵉzimmâh, mez-im-maw'; from H2161; a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity):—(wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.
STRONGS H4209: Abbreviations
† מְזִמָּה noun feminine purpose, discretion, device (Jeremiah and Wisdom Literature), מְזִמָּה Job 42:2 5 times; הַמְּזִמָּ֫תָה Jeremiah 11:15 ** altogether תָעָתֵךְ מֵעָלַי יִעֲבִרוּ קֹדֶש וּבְשַׂר הַֽנְדָרִים מְזִמֹּת עָֽשְׂתָה (but read for רַבִּים המ׳ with Greek Version of the LXX הַמְּזִמֹּת הַֽנְדָרִים); מְזִמָּתוֺ Jeremiah 51:11; plural absolute מְזִמּוֺת Psalm 37:7 7 times; construct id. Jeremiah 23:20; Jeremiah 30:24; suffix מְזִמּוֺתָיו Psalm 10:4; —
1. of י׳'s purposes Job 42:2; chiefly in punishment (compare זָמַם, זִמָּה) Jeremiah 23:20; Jeremiah 30:24; Jeremiah 51:11(|| זמם Jeremiah 51:12).
2. power of devising, discretion Proverbs 1:4 (|| דַּעַת), Proverbs 2:11 (|| תְּבוּנָה), Proverbs 3:21 (|| תֻּשִׁיָּה), Proverbs 5:2 (|| דַּעַת); דַּעַת מְזִמּוֺת Proverbs 8:12.
3. a. evil thoughts of men Psalm 10:4, evil devices of men Job 21:27 (|| מחשׁבות), Psalm 10:2; Psalm 21:12 (both with חָשַׁב).
b. wickedness in act Jeremiah 11:15; Psalm 37:7 (both with עָשָׂה), Psalm 139:20 לִמְזִמָּה = wickedly; — note phrases: מְזִמּוֺת אישׁ a man of (evil) devices (or practices) Proverbs 12:2 (opposed to טוֺכ) Proverbs 14:17; בַּעַלמְֿזִמּוֺת Proverbs 24:8 (|| מְחַשֵּׁב לְהָרֵעַ; see בַּעַל).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Job

21:27; 42:2; 42:2

Psalms

10:2; 10:4; 10:4; 21:12; 37:7; 37:7; 139:20

Proverbs

1:4; 2:11; 3:21; 5:2; 8:12; 12:2; 14:17; 24:8

Jeremiah

11:15; 11:15; 23:20; 23:20; 30:24; 30:24; 51:11; 51:11; 51:12

H4209

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H4209 matches the Hebrew מְזִמָּה (mᵊzimmâ),
which occurs 19 times in 19 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:27 -

I know your thoughts very well,

the schemes by which you would wrong me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 42:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 42:2 -

I[fn] know that you can do anything

and no plan of yours can be thwarted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:2 -

In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue their victims;

let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:4 -

In all his scheming,

the wicked person arrogantly thinks,[fn]

“There’s no accountability,

since there’s no God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:11 -

Though they intend to harm[fn] you

and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:7 -

Be silent before the LORD and wait expectantly for him;

do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,

by the person who carries out evil plans.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:20 -

who invoke you deceitfully.

Your enemies swear by you falsely.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:4

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for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,[fn]

knowledge and discretion to a young man —

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:11

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Discretion will watch over you,

and understanding will guard you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21 -

Maintain sound wisdom and discretion.

My son, don’t lose sight of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:2

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so that you may maintain discretion

and your lips safeguard knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12 -

“I, wisdom, share a home with shrewdness

and have knowledge and discretion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:2

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One who is good obtains favor from the LORD,

but he condemns a person who schemes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:17

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A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,

and one who schemes is hated.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:8

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The one who plots evil

will be called a schemer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 11:15 -

“What right does my beloved have

to be in my house,

having carried out so many evil schemes?

Can holy meat[fn] prevent your disaster[fn]

so you can celebrate?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 23:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 23:20 -

The LORD’s anger will not turn away

until he has completely fulfilled the purposes of his heart.

In time to come you will understand it clearly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 30:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:24 -

The LORD’s burning anger will not turn back

until he has completely fulfilled the purposes of his heart.

In time to come you will understand it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:11 -

Sharpen the arrows!

Fill the quivers![fn]

The LORD has roused the spirit

of the kings of the Medes

because his plan is aimed at Babylon

to destroy her,

for it is the LORD’s vengeance,

vengeance for his temple.

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