Strong's H2194 · Hebrew
זָעַם
zâʻam · /zaw-am'/
Definition
properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged
KJV: abhor, abominable, (be) angry, defy, (have) indignation.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָעַם across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Numbers2 verses
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs3 verses
The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
Proverbs 24:24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Proverbs 25:23The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. driveth: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2194 (zâʻam) mean?
properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged
How many times does H2194 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2194 (זָעַם) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “indignation.”
How is zâʻam translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2194 is rendered as “indignation” (4×), “angry” (2×), “defy” (2×), “abhor” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word זָעַם come from?
a primitive root;