8539. tamah
Lexicon
tamah: To be astounded, to be amazed, to be astonished

Original Word: תָּמַהּ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tamahh
Pronunciation: tah-mah'
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-mah')
Definition: To be astounded, to be amazed, to be astonished
Meaning: to be in consternation

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be amazed, be astonished, marvelously, wonder

A primitive root; to be in consternation -- be amazed, be astonished, marvel(-lously), wonder.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be astounded or dumbfounded
NASB Translation
amazed (2), astonished (1), astonishment (2), astounded (1), look (1), looked (1), shocked (1), wait (1), wonder (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[תָּמַהּ] verb be astounded, dumbfounded (Late Hebrew id.; so Aramaic תְּמַהּ, ); —

Qal Perfect3plural תָּמָ֑הוּ Psalm 48:6; Imperfect2masculine singular תִּתְמֶהּ Ecclesiastes 5:7; 3masculine plural יִתְמְהוּ Job 26:11, etc.; Imperative masculine plural תְּמָ֑הוּ Isaiah 29:9; Habakkuk 1:5; — be astounded Isaiah 29:9; Habakkuk 1:5 (see Hithpa`el), Jeremiah 4:9 ("" שׁמם, Niph`al), Psalm 48:6; + מִן causative Job 26:11; + על of thing at which Exodus 5:7; look in astonishment at אִישׁ אֶלרֵֿעֵהוּ ׳ת Genesis 43:33 (J), Isaiah 13:8.

Hithpa`el Imperative masculine plural +

Qal Imperative וְהִתַּמְּהוּ תְּמָהוּ Habakkuk 1:5 (see above), literally astonish yourselves, be astounded but We

Hithpalpel הִתְמַהְמְהוּ; Gr reads infinitive absolute תָּמַהַּ (Marti and others וּתְמָהוּ) for תמהו.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G1839 (ἐξίστημι, existēmi): To amaze, to astonish
G2296 (θαυμάζω, thaumazō): To wonder, to marvel
G2297 (θαῦμα, thauma): A wonder, a marvel

These Greek terms share a similar semantic range with תָּמַהּ, capturing the sense of amazement and wonder in response to extraordinary events or divine interventions. They are used in the New Testament to describe reactions to Jesus' miracles and teachings, reflecting the continuity of this theme across the biblical narrative.

Usage: The verb תָּמַהּ (tāmaḥ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express a state of astonishment or amazement, often in response to an unexpected or overwhelming event. It conveys a sense of being struck with wonder or bewilderment.

Context: The Hebrew verb תָּמַהּ (tāmaḥ) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, illustrating the human response to divine actions or extraordinary occurrences. This term is often associated with a profound emotional reaction, where individuals or groups are left in a state of shock or awe. The usage of תָּמַהּ can be seen in narratives where God's power or judgment is displayed, leading to a reaction of amazement among the witnesses.

For example, in the book of Habakkuk, the prophet expresses astonishment at the unfolding of God's plans, which are beyond human comprehension. This reaction underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and the mysterious ways in which God operates in the world.

The term is also used in poetic and prophetic literature to describe the reaction of nations or individuals to God's mighty acts. It serves to highlight the contrast between human understanding and the divine will, often leading to a deeper recognition of God's majesty and authority.

Forms and Transliterations
וְ֝יִתְמְה֗וּ וְהִֽתַּמְּה֖וּ וַיִּתְמְה֥וּ וּתְמָ֔הוּ והתמהו ויתמהו ותמהו יִתְמָ֔הוּ יִתְמָֽהוּ׃ יתמהו יתמהו׃ תְּמָ֑הוּ תִּתְמַ֖הּ תָּמָ֑הוּ תמהו תתמה tā·mā·hū taMahu tāmāhū tə·mā·hū teMahu təmāhū tiṯ·mah titMah tiṯmah ū·ṯə·mā·hū uteMahu ūṯəmāhū vaiyitmeHu vehittammeHu veyitmeHu way·yiṯ·mə·hū wayyiṯməhū wə·hit·tam·mə·hū wə·yiṯ·mə·hū wəhittamməhū wəyiṯməhū yiṯ·mā·hū yitMahu yiṯmāhū
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 43:33
HEB: וְהַצָּעִ֖יר כִּצְעִרָת֑וֹ וַיִּתְמְה֥וּ הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים אִ֥ישׁ
NAS: and the men looked at one
KJV: and the men marvelled one
INT: and the youngest to his youth looked and the men one

Job 26:11
HEB: שָׁמַ֣יִם יְרוֹפָ֑פוּ וְ֝יִתְמְה֗וּ מִגַּעֲרָתֽוֹ׃
NAS: tremble And are amazed at His rebuke.
KJV: tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
INT: of heaven tremble amazed his rebuke

Psalm 48:5
HEB: רָ֭אוּ כֵּ֣ן תָּמָ֑הוּ נִבְהֲל֥וּ נֶחְפָּֽזוּ׃
NAS: [it], then they were amazed; They were terrified,
KJV: They saw [it, and] so they marvelled; they were troubled,
INT: saw then were amazed were terrified fled

Ecclesiastes 5:8
HEB: בַמְּדִינָ֔ה אַל־ תִּתְמַ֖הּ עַל־ הַחֵ֑פֶץ
NAS: in the province, do not be shocked at the sight;
KJV: in a province, marvel not at the matter:
INT: the province not be shocked over the sight

Isaiah 13:8
HEB: אֶל־ רֵעֵ֙הוּ֙ יִתְמָ֔הוּ פְּנֵ֥י לְהָבִ֖ים
NAS: like a woman in labor, They will look at one
KJV: as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one
INT: about another will look their faces flames

Isaiah 29:9
HEB: הִתְמַהְמְה֣וּ וּתְמָ֔הוּ הִשְׁתַּֽעַשְׁע֖וּ וָשֹׁ֑עוּ
NAS: Be delayed and wait, Blind
KJV: Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out,
INT: be delayed and wait Blind and be blind

Jeremiah 4:9
HEB: הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים וְהַנְּבִיאִ֖ים יִתְמָֽהוּ׃
NAS: and the prophets will be astounded.
KJV: and the prophets shall wonder.
INT: and the priests and the prophets will be astounded

Habakkuk 1:5
HEB: בַגּוֹיִם֙ וְֽהַבִּ֔יטוּ וְהִֽתַּמְּה֖וּ תְּמָ֑הוּ כִּי־
NAS: Observe! Be astonished! Wonder!
KJV: and regard, and wonder marvellously:
INT: the nations Observe be astonished Wonder Because

Habakkuk 1:5
HEB: וְֽהַבִּ֔יטוּ וְהִֽתַּמְּה֖וּ תְּמָ֑הוּ כִּי־ פֹ֙עַל֙
NAS: Be astonished! Wonder! Because
KJV: and wonder marvellously: for [I] will work
INT: Observe be astonished Wonder Because something

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8539
9 Occurrences


tā·mā·hū — 1 Occ.
tə·mā·hū — 1 Occ.
tiṯ·mah — 1 Occ.
ū·ṯə·mā·hū — 1 Occ.
way·yiṯ·mə·hū — 1 Occ.
wə·hit·tam·mə·hū — 1 Occ.
wə·yiṯ·mə·hū — 1 Occ.
yiṯ·mā·hū — 2 Occ.















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