Help QuickNav Adv. Options
NKJV

NKJV

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Copy
Copy Options
Strong's
Red Letter
The Blue Letter Bible

Lexicon :: Strong's H4209 - mᵊzimmâ

Choose a new font size and typeface
מְזִמָּה
Transliteration
mᵊzimmâ
Pronunciation
mez-im-maw'
Listen
Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Dictionary Aids

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.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

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.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:27 - “Look, I know your thoughts,
And the schemes with which you would wrong me.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Job 42:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 42:2 - “I know that You can do everything,
And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:2 - The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:4 - The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God;
God is in none of his thoughts.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:11 - For they intended evil against You;
They devised a plot which they are not able to perform.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:7 - Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:20

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

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:4 - To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11 - Discretion will preserve you;
Understanding will keep you,

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21 - My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:2 - That you may preserve discretion,
And your lips may keep knowledge.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:12

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

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:2 - A good man obtains favor from the LORD,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:17

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

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:8 - He who plots to do evil
Will be called a schemer.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Jer 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 11:15 - “What has My beloved to do in My house,
Having done lewd deeds with many?
And the holy flesh has passed from you.
When you do evil, then you rejoice.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Jer 23:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 23:20 - The anger of the LORD will not turn back
Until He has executed and performed the thoughts of His heart.
In the latter days you will understand it perfectly.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Jer 30:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:24 - The fierce anger of the LORD will not return until He has done it,
And until He has performed the intents of His heart.

In the latter days you will consider it.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:11 - Make the arrows bright!
Gather the shields!
The LORD has raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes.
For His plan is against Babylon to destroy it,
Because it is the vengeance of the LORD,
The vengeance for His temple.
BLB Searches
Search the Bible
NKJV
  [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
NKJV
Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan

Translations available: King James Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New International Version, English Standard Version, Christian Standard Bible, New American Standard Bible 2020, New American Standard Bible 1995, Legacy Standard Bible 2021, New English Translation, Revised Standard Version, American Standard Version, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Translation, Webster's Bible, Hebrew Names Version, Reina-Valera 1960, Latin Vulgate, Westminster Leningrad Codex, Septuagint, Morphological Greek New Testament, and Textus Receptus.