Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H331

Strong's H331 · Hebrew

אָטַם

ʼâṭam · /aw-tam'/

Number
H331
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אָטַם
Transliteration
ʼâṭam
Pronunciation
aw-tam'
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs)

KJV: narrow, shut, stop.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָטַם across 8 verses.

narrow4×
stoppeth3×
shutteth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

1 Kings1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs2 verses
Isaiah1 verse
Ezekiel3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H331 (ʼâṭam) mean?

to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs)

How many times does H331 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H331 (אָטַם) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “narrow.”

How is ʼâṭam translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H331 is rendered as “narrow” (4×), “stoppeth” (3×), “shutteth” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word אָטַם come from?

a primitive root;