Lexicon zemer: Mountain goat, chamois Original Word: זֶמֶר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chamois Apparently from zamar or zamar; a gazelle (from its lightly touching the ground) -- chamois. see HEBREW zamar see HEBREW zamar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a mountain sheep or goat NASB Translation mountain sheep (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זֶ֫מֶר] noun [masculine] a certain animal allowed as food, most probably some kind of mountain-sheep or -goat (ᵑ6  ) וָזָמֶ֑ר Deuteronomy 14:5. (AV RV chamois: but see TristrDB 2. under the word, who points out that this is not a native of any Bible land.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to leap.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for זֶמֶר in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the specific term for this animal does not appear in the Greek New Testament. However, the general concept of clean and unclean animals is addressed in various New Testament passages, where dietary laws are discussed in a broader theological context. Usage: The term זֶמֶר is used in the context of describing certain types of clean animals, specifically a species of gazelle or mountain goat, which were permissible for consumption according to the dietary laws outlined in the Hebrew Scriptures. Context: The Hebrew word זֶמֶר (zemer) appears in the context of the dietary laws given to the Israelites, specifically in Deuteronomy 14:5. In this passage, the zemer is listed among the clean animals that the Israelites were allowed to eat. The exact identification of the zemer has been a subject of debate among scholars, with some suggesting it refers to a type of gazelle, while others propose it could be a mountain goat or a similar species. The term is associated with animals that are known for their agility and ability to leap, which aligns with the root meaning of the word. The zemer is part of a broader list of animals that includes other clean species such as the deer and the ibex, highlighting its significance in the dietary practices of ancient Israel. Forms and Transliterations וָזָֽמֶר׃ וזמר׃ vaZamer wā·zā·mer wāzāmerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 14:5 HEB: וְדִישֹׁ֖ן וּתְא֥וֹ וָזָֽמֶר׃ NAS: the antelope and the mountain sheep. KJV: and the wild ox, and the chamois. INT: the ibex the antelope and the mountain 1 Occurrence |
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