Strong's Lexicon zaman: To appoint, to prepare, to determine Original Word: זָמַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of appointing or preparing is "τάσσω" (tassō - Strong's Greek 5021), which also conveys the idea of arranging or ordaining. Usage: The Hebrew verb "zaman" primarily conveys the idea of appointing or preparing something or someone for a specific purpose or time. It is often used in contexts where there is a deliberate setting or determination of events or actions. This term underscores the intentionality and purposefulness in God's plans and human actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of appointing or preparing was significant in both religious and societal contexts. Appointments were often seen as divinely orchestrated, reflecting a worldview where God's sovereignty and human responsibility intersected. The preparation of people or things for specific roles or events was a common practice, emphasizing readiness and purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zamam Definition to be fixed, appointed NASB Translation appointed (4), fixed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זָמַן] verb (Aramaic and late) only Pu`al Participle be fixed, appointed, of time (Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance appoint A primitive root; to fix (a time) -- appoint. Forms and Transliterations מְזֻמָּנ֖וֹת מְזֻמָּנִ֔ים מְזֻמָּנִ֖ים מזמנות מזמנים mə·zum·mā·nîm mə·zum·mā·nō·wṯ mezummaNim məzummānîm mezummaNot məzummānōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 10:14 HEB: יָבֹא֙ לְעִתִּ֣ים מְזֻמָּנִ֔ים וְעִמָּהֶ֛ם זִקְנֵי־ NAS: come at appointed times, KJV: come at appointed times, INT: come times appointed together the elders Nehemiah 10:34 Nehemiah 13:31 3 Occurrences |
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continue, Aramaic Pa`el זַמֵּן, 
summon to fixed time or place, invite, appoint; compare זִמָ֑ן below) — עִתִּים מְזֻמָּנִים 
