זָמַן

zâman · /zaw-man'/

Number

H2163

Language

Hebrew

Original word

זָמַן

Transliteration

zâman

Pronunciation

zaw-man'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to fix (a time)

KJV: appoint.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָמַן across 3 verses.

appointed3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Ezra1 verse

Ezra 10:14

Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter be turned from us. for this: or, till this matter be dispatched

Nehemiah2 verses

Nehemiah 10:34

And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the law:

Nehemiah 13:31

And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Topics that use this word

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God Ammonites Divorce Forsaking God

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2163 (zâman) mean?

to fix (a time)

How many times does H2163 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2163 (זָמַן) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “appointed.”

How is zâman translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2163 is rendered as “appointed” (3×).

Where does the Hebrew word זָמַן come from?

a primitive root;