Strong's Lexicon tormah: Deceit, fraud Original Word: תָּרְמָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רוּם (rum), meaning "to be high" or "to lift up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tormah," the concept of deceit is captured in the Greek word "δόλος" (dolos), Strong's Greek #1388, which also means deceit or treachery. Usage: The Hebrew word "tormah" is used to denote deceit or fraudulent behavior. It conveys the idea of treachery or betrayal, often in the context of interpersonal relationships or dealings. The term implies a deliberate act of misleading or cheating others, often for personal gain. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, honesty and integrity were highly valued, especially in community and business dealings. Deceit was considered a serious offense, as it undermined trust and social cohesion. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently warn against deceitful practices, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness and righteousness. The cultural context of "tormah" reflects a society that sought to uphold justice and fairness, in alignment with God's commandments. Brown-Driver-Briggs תָּרְמָה in ׳בְּת Judges 9:31 si vera lectio in treachery, treacherously, but form strange and meaning unsuitable; read possibly אֲרוּמָה (בַּ) proper name, of a location (q. v.), compare Judges 9:41 and GFM. תרמות Jeremiah 14:14 Kt, see following תַּרְמִית noun feminine deceitfulness; — absolute ׳לְשׁוֺן תּ Zephaniah 3:13 ("" עַוְלָה, כָּזָב), תַּרְמִת Jeremiah 8:5; construct תַּרְמִית לִכָּם Jeremiah 14:14 Qr (>Kt תרבות), תַּרְבִּת לִבָּם Jeremiah 23:26 ("" שֶׁקֶר); suffix שֶׁקֶר תַּרְמִיתָם Psalm 119:118 (where ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 and others תַּדְעִיתָם Aramaic their thought). III. רמה (√ of following; connection With II. ׳ר dubious; compare As ramû grow loose; II. loosen). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deceitful, privily And tarmuwth {tar-mooth'}; or tarmiyth {tar-meeth'}; from ramah; fraud -- deceit(-ful), privily. see HEBREW ramah Forms and Transliterations בְּתָרְמָ֣ה בַּתַּרְמִ֔ית בתרמה בתרמית וְתַרְמִ֣ית ותרמית תַּרְמִ֑ית תַּרְמִ֥ת תַּרְמִיתָֽם׃ תרמית תרמיתם׃ תרמת bat·tar·mîṯ battarMit battarmîṯ bə·ṯā·rə·māh betareMah bəṯārəmāh tar·mî·ṯām tar·miṯ tar·mîṯ tarMit tarmiṯ tarmîṯ tarmiTam tarmîṯām vetarMit wə·ṯar·mîṯ wəṯarmîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 9:31 HEB: אֶל־ אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ בְּתָרְמָ֣ה לֵאמֹ֑ר הִנֵּה֩ NAS: to Abimelech deceitfully, saying, KJV: unto Abimelech privily, saying, INT: to Abimelech deceitfully saying Behold Psalm 119:118 Jeremiah 8:5 Jeremiah 14:14 Jeremiah 23:26 Zephaniah 3:13 6 Occurrences |
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