Berean Strong's Lexicon mirmah: Deceit, deception, treachery, fraud Original Word: מִרְמָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָמָה (ramah), meaning "to beguile" or "to deceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1388 (dolos): Deceit, guile - G1387 (dolios): Deceitful, treacherous Usage: The Hebrew word "mirmah" primarily denotes deceit or treachery. It is used to describe actions or words that are intended to mislead or betray. In the biblical context, "mirmah" often refers to dishonest practices, falsehoods, and the betrayal of trust. It is associated with moral and ethical wrongdoing, highlighting the contrast between righteous living and sinful behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, honesty and integrity were highly valued, and deceit was considered a serious offense against both God and community. The use of "mirmah" in the Hebrew Bible reflects the cultural emphasis on truthfulness and the condemnation of deceitful practices. Deception was not only a personal failing but also a threat to social harmony and justice. The biblical narrative often contrasts deceit with the faithfulness and truth of God, urging the people to emulate divine attributes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ramah Definition deceit, treachery NASB Translation deceit (21), deceitful (6), deceitfully (2), deception (2), deceptive (1), dishonest (1), false (3), treacherous (1), treachery (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מִרְמָה noun feminine deceit, treachery; — absolute ׳מ Amos 8:5 +; plural absolute מִרְמוֺת Psalm 10:7 +; — deceit, of balances, ׳מאןזנֵי מ i.e. deceptive balances Amos 8:5 ("" שֶׁקֶר), Hosea 12:8; Proverbs 11:1 (opposed to קֶבֶן שְׁלֵמָה), Proverbs 20:23, ׳אַבְנֵי מ Micah 6:11 (see [ מאזן] p. 24); especially treachery, craftiness, 2 Kings 9:23, ׳בְּמ treacherously, Genesis 27:35 (J), and (of crafty speech) Genesis 34:13 (P); ׳שִׂמְּתֵי מ Psalm 17:1 i.e. treacherous lips, ׳לְשׁוֺן מ Psalm 52:6, ׳מִּי מ Psalm 109:2 ("" לְשׁוֺן שָׁ֑קֶר), דִּבְרֵי מִרְמוֺת Psalm 35:20, ׳נִשְׁבַע לְמ Psalm 24:4 ("" לַשָּׁוְא); compare Isaiah 53:9 ("" חָמָס); also Hosea 12:1 ("" כַּחַשׁ), Jeremiah 5:27; Jeremiah 9:5 (twice in verse); Jeremiah 9:7; Zephaniah 1:9 (+ חָמָס), Psalm 10:7 (+ תֹּךְ), "" עָמָל וָאֶוֶּן, Psalm 34:14; Psalm 36:4 (+ אָוֶן), Psalm 38:13; Psalm 59:19; Psalm 55:12 (+ תֹּךְ), Job 15:35; Job 31:5 ("" שָׁוְא), Proverbs 12:20; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 26:24; Daniel 8:25; opposed to מִשְׁמָּט Proverbs 12:5, + עֵר שְׁקָרִים Proverbs 12:17, + יָפִחַ כְּזָבִים Proverbs 14:25 (Hi Wild Toy read מְדַמֶּה for מרמה but II. דמה not elsewhere Pi); ׳אִישׁ דָּמִים וּמ Psalm 5:7 ("" דֹּבְרֵי בָזָב), compare Psalm 55:24, וְעַוְלָה ׳אִישׁ מ Psalm 43:1; ׳יַעֲשֶׁה מ Daniel 11:23. — II.מִרְמָה proper name. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance craft, deceitful false, feigned, guile, treachery From ramah in the sense of deceiving; fraud -- craft, deceit(-ful, -fully), false, feigned, guile, subtilly, treachery. see HEBREW ramah Forms and Transliterations בְּמִרְמָ֑ה בְּמִרְמָ֖ה בְּמִרְמָ֛ה במרמה וּ֝מִרְמ֗וֹת וּ֭מִרְמָה וּבְמִרְמָ֖ה וּמִרְמ֣וֹת וּמִרְמָ֑ה וּמִרְמָ֗ה וּמִרְמָֽה׃ ובמרמה ומרמה ומרמה׃ ומרמות לְמִרְמָֽה׃ למרמה׃ מִ֝רְמוֹת מִ֭רְמָה מִרְמָ֑ה מִרְמָ֖ה מִרְמָ֣ה מִרְמָ֥ה מִרְמָֽה׃ מִרְמָה֙ מרמה מרמה׃ מרמות bə·mir·māh bemirMah bəmirmāh lə·mir·māh lemirMah ləmirmāh mir·māh mir·mō·wṯ mirMah mirmāh Mirmot mirmōwṯ ū·ḇə·mir·māh ū·mir·māh ū·mir·mō·wṯ ūḇəmirmāh umirMah ūmirmāh umirMot ūmirmōwṯ uvemirMahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 27:35 HEB: בָּ֥א אָחִ֖יךָ בְּמִרְמָ֑ה וַיִּקַּ֖ח בִּרְכָתֶֽךָ׃ NAS: came deceitfully and has taken KJV: came with subtilty, and hath taken away INT: came your brother deceitfully taken your blessing Genesis 34:13 2 Kings 9:23 Job 15:35 Job 31:5 Psalm 5:6 Psalm 10:7 Psalm 17:1 Psalm 24:4 Psalm 34:13 Psalm 35:20 Psalm 36:3 Psalm 38:12 Psalm 43:1 Psalm 50:19 Psalm 52:4 Psalm 55:11 Psalm 55:23 Psalm 109:2 Proverbs 11:1 Proverbs 12:5 Proverbs 12:17 Proverbs 12:20 Proverbs 14:8 Proverbs 14:25 39 Occurrences |
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