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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 - “Behold, I know your thoughts,
And the plans H4209 by which you would wrong me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 42:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 42:2 - “I know that You can do all things,
And that no purpose H4209 of Yours can be thwarted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:2 - In pride the wicked [fn]hotly pursue the afflicted;
[fn]Let them be caught in the plots H4209 which they have devised.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:4 - The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek Him.
All his [fn]thoughts H4209 are, “There is no God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:11 - Though they [fn]intended evil against You
And devised a plot, H4209
They will not succeed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:7 - [fn]Rest in the LORD and wait [fn]patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked H4209 schemes. H4209

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:20 - For they speak [fn]against You wickedly, H4209
And Your enemies [fn]take Your name in vain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:4 - To give prudence to the [fn]naive,
To the youth knowledge and discretion, H4209

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11 - Discretion H4209 will guard you,
Understanding will watch over you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21 - My son, let them not [fn]vanish from your sight;
Keep sound wisdom and discretion, H4209

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:2 - That you may observe discretion H4209
And your lips may reserve knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12 - “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And I find knowledge and discretion. H4209

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:2 - A good man will obtain favor from the LORD,
But He will condemn a man [fn]who devises H4209 evil. H4209

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:17 - A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of evil H4209 devices H4209 is hated.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:8 - One who plans to do evil,
Men will call a [fn]schemer. H4209

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 11:15 - “What right has My beloved in My house
When she has done many vile H4209 deeds? H4209
Can the sacrificial flesh take away from you your disaster,
[fn]So that you can rejoice?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 23:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 23:20 - “The anger of the LORD will not turn back
Until He has performed and carried out the purposes H4209 of His heart;
In the last days you will clearly understand it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 30:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:24 - The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back
Until He has performed and until He has accomplished
The intent H4209 of His heart;
In the latter days you will understand this.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:11 - Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers!
The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes,
Because His purpose H4209 is against Babylon to destroy it;
For it is the vengeance of the LORD, vengeance for His temple.
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