Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2161

Strong's H2161 · Hebrew

זָמַם

zâmam · /zaw-mam'/

Number
H2161
Language
Hebrew
Original word
זָמַם
Transliteration
zâmam
Pronunciation
zaw-mam'
KJV occurrences
13 verses

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.

thought4×
devised3×
purposed2×
considereth1×
evil1×
imagined1×
plotteth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
Psalms3 verses
Proverbs2 verses
Jeremiah2 verses
Lamentations1 verse
Zechariah3 verses

Topics that use this word

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;