Strong's Lexicon zamam: To plan, devise, plot, intend Original Word: זָמָם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of plotting or devising evil can be related to Greek words like "βουλεύω" (bouleuō - to plan, deliberate) and "ἐπιβουλεύω" (epibouleuō - to plot against). Usage: The Hebrew verb "zāmam" primarily conveys the act of planning or devising, often with a negative connotation of plotting or scheming. It is used to describe the intentional and deliberate formation of plans, whether for good or ill. In the context of the Old Testament, it frequently refers to the plotting of evil or wicked schemes, highlighting the moral and ethical dimensions of human intentions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of intentionality was significant, as actions were often judged based on the intentions behind them. The verb "zāmam" reflects the importance of the heart's motives in biblical ethics. The Israelites were called to align their plans with God's will, contrasting with the scheming of the wicked, which was often condemned by the prophets and wisdom literature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zamam Definition a plan, device NASB Translation device (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זָמָם] noun [masculine] plan, device (bad sense), only זְמָמוֺ Psalm 140:9 ("" מַאֲוַיֵּי רָשָׁע). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wicked device From zamam; a plot -- wicked device. see HEBREW zamam Forms and Transliterations זְמָמ֥וֹ זממו zə·mā·mōw zemaMo zəmāmōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 140:8 HEB: מַאֲוַיֵּ֣י רָשָׁ֑ע זְמָמ֥וֹ אַל־ תָּ֝פֵ֗ק NAS: Do not promote his [evil] device, [that] they [not] be exalted. KJV: further not his wicked device; [lest] they exalt INT: the desires of the wicked his device not promote 1 Occurrence |
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