Strong's Lexicon zamam: To plan, devise, consider, purpose Original Word: זָמַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence, the Greek word "βουλεύω" (bouleuō), meaning to deliberate or plan, can be seen as a conceptual parallel in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew verb "zamam" primarily conveys the act of planning or devising, often with a connotation of intentionality and deliberation. It can refer to both positive and negative intentions, depending on the context. In the Bible, it is frequently used to describe the plotting or scheming of individuals, whether for good or ill. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of planning or devising was significant, as it often related to the wisdom and foresight of leaders and individuals. The ability to plan effectively was seen as a mark of wisdom and prudence. However, when used in a negative sense, it could imply deceit or malicious intent, reflecting the moral and ethical considerations of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to consider, purpose, devise NASB Translation considers (1), intended (1), plots (1), plotted (1), purpose (1), purposed (7), schemed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זָמַם verb consider, purpose, devise (Aramaic זְמַם in derived conjugations; compare Arabic  speak, talk (rare); Aramaic  is sonuit, resonavit, the noun  is tinnitus, strepitus) — only Qal Perfect זָמַם Deuteronomy 19:19 2t.; זָמָ֑ם Lamentations 2:17; זָָֽמְמָה 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think evil A primitive root; to plan, usually in a bad sense -- consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil). Forms and Transliterations זַ֝מֹּתִ֗י זַ֝מּ֗וֹתָ זַמֹּ֔תִי זָמְמָ֣ה זָמַ֖ם זָמַ֙מְתִּי֙ זָמַ֜ם זָמַ֣ם זָמַמְ֜תִּי זָמָ֗ם זָמָֽמוּ׃ זֹמֵ֣ם זמות זמם זממה זממו׃ זממתי זמתי יָזְמ֖וּ יזמו yā·zə·mū yazeMu yāzəmū zā·mā·mū zā·mam zā·mām zā·mam·tî zā·mə·māh zam·mō·ṯî zam·mō·w·ṯā zaMam zāmam zāmām zamaMti zāmamtî zaMamu zāmāmū zameMah zāməmāh zamMota zammoTi zammōṯî zammōwṯā zō·mêm zoMem zōmêmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 11:6 HEB: כֹּ֛ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר יָזְמ֖וּ לַֽעֲשֽׂוֹת׃ NAS: which they purpose to do KJV: will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. INT: all which purpose to do Deuteronomy 19:19 Psalm 17:3 Psalm 31:13 Psalm 37:12 Proverbs 30:32 Proverbs 31:16 Jeremiah 4:28 Jeremiah 51:12 Lamentations 2:17 Zechariah 1:6 Zechariah 8:14 Zechariah 8:15 13 Occurrences |
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