Strong's H2161 · Hebrew
זָמַם
zâmam · /zaw-mam'/
Definition
to plan, usually in a bad sense
KJV: consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָמַם across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy1 verse
Psalms3 verses
Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
Psalms 31:13For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
Psalms 37:12The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth
Proverbs2 verses
Jeremiah2 verses
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
Jeremiah 51:12Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon. ambushes: Heb. liers in wait
Zechariah3 verses
But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us. take: or, overtake
Zechariah 8:14For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented not:
Zechariah 8:15So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2161 (zâmam) mean?
to plan, usually in a bad sense
How many times does H2161 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2161 (זָמַם) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thought.”
How is zâmam translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2161 is rendered as “thought” (4×), “devised” (3×), “purposed” (2×), “considereth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word זָמַם come from?
a primitive root;