Strong's Lexicon zaram: To pour down, to rain upon Original Word: זָרַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "zaram," the concept of rain and divine intervention can be found in Greek terms such as "ὑετός" (hyetos - rain) and "κατακλυσμός" (kataklysmos - flood), which are used in the New Testament to describe similar themes. Usage: The Hebrew verb "zaram" primarily conveys the action of pouring down or raining upon. It is often used in the context of describing heavy rain or a deluge, symbolizing abundance or overwhelming force. The term can also imply a sense of divine intervention or judgment, as rain was often seen as a blessing or a tool of God's will in the ancient Near Eastern context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, rain was crucial for survival, as it directly affected crop yields and, consequently, the community's sustenance. Rain was often viewed as a blessing from God, a sign of His favor and provision. Conversely, the absence of rain could be seen as divine displeasure or judgment. The imagery of rain and water is prevalent throughout the Hebrew Bible, symbolizing both life and destruction, depending on the context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to pour forth in floods, flood away NASB Translation away like (1), away like a flood (1), poured (1), swept them away like (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זָרַם] verb pour forth in floods, flood away (Assyrian zarâmu, overwhelm, VR36, 57 c DlPr 73 & in ZimBP 119) — Qal Perfect2masculine singular suffix זְרַמְתָּם Psalm 90:5 thou floodest them with rain, sweepest them (men) away. Po. Perfect3plural זֹ֫רְמוּ מַ֫יִם עָבוֺת Psalm 77:18 the cloud masses (Che) poured forth water. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gush, carry away as with a flood, pour out A primitive root; to gush (as water) -- carry away as with a flood, pour out. Forms and Transliterations זְ֭רַמְתָּם זֹ֤רְמוּ זרמו זרמתם zə·ram·tām zəramtām Zeramtom zō·rə·mū Zoremu zōrəmūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 77:17 HEB: זֹ֤רְמוּ מַ֨יִם ׀ עָב֗וֹת NAS: The clouds poured out water; The skies KJV: The clouds poured out water: the skies INT: poured water the clouds Psalm 90:5 2 Occurrences |
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