2155. Zimmah
Lexicon
Zimmah: Wickedness, lewdness, evil plan, mischief

Original Word: זִמָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Zimmah
Pronunciation: zim-MAH
Phonetic Spelling: (zim-maw')
Definition: Wickedness, lewdness, evil plan, mischief
Meaning: Zimmah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zimmah

The same as zimmah; Zimmah, the name of two Israelites -- Zimmah.

see HEBREW zimmah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from zamam
Definition
an Isr. name
NASB Translation
Zimmah (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. זִמָּה proper name, masculine of several Levites (Gershonites) —

1 1 Chronicles 6:5.

2 1 Chronicles 6:27. 32Chronicles 29:12.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root זָמַם (zāmam), which means to plan or devise.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Zimmah, as it is a specific Hebrew name found in the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of genealogical records and priestly lineages can be related to Greek terms used in the New Testament for lineage and priesthood, such as γενεαλογία (genealogia) for genealogy and ἱερατεία (hierateia) for priesthood.

Usage: The name Zimmah appears in genealogical contexts within the Old Testament, specifically in the lineage of the Levites.

Context: • Zimmah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. The name appears in two distinct genealogical records:
1 Chronicles 6:20 (BSB): "The descendants of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar."
1 Chronicles 6:42 (BSB): "The son of Ethan, Zimmah his son, Shimei his son."
• In these passages, Zimmah is identified as a descendant of Levi, specifically within the line of Gershom. This lineage highlights the hereditary nature of the Levitical priesthood and the importance of maintaining detailed genealogical records for the service in the temple.
• The name Zimmah, while not extensively detailed in narrative accounts, contributes to the broader understanding of the Levitical family structure and their roles in the religious life of Israel.

Forms and Transliterations
זִמָּ֔ה זִמָּ֖ה זִמָּ֥ה זמה zim·māh zimMah zimmāh
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 6:20
HEB: יַ֥חַת בְּנ֖וֹ זִמָּ֥ה בְנֽוֹ׃
NAS: Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
KJV: Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
INT: Jahath his son Zimmah his son

1 Chronicles 6:42
HEB: אֵיתָ֥ן בֶּן־ זִמָּ֖ה בֶּן־ שִׁמְעִֽי׃
NAS: the son of Zimmah, the son
KJV: the son of Zimmah, the son
INT: of Ethan the son of Zimmah the son of Shimei

2 Chronicles 29:12
HEB: יוֹאָח֙ בֶּן־ זִמָּ֔ה וְעֵ֖דֶן בֶּן־
NAS: the son of Zimmah and Eden
KJV: the son of Zimmah, and Eden
INT: Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2155
3 Occurrences


zim·māh — 3 Occ.















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