Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3971

Strong's H3971 · Hebrew

מאוּם

mʼûwm · /moom/

Number
H3971
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מאוּם
Transliteration
mʼûwm
Pronunciation
moom
KJV occurrences
19 verses

Definition

to stain; a blemish (physically or morally)

KJV: blemish, blot, spot.

Root / derivation: usually מוּם; as if passive participle from an unused root probably meaning

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מאוּם across 19 verses.

blemish15×
spot3×
blot2×
blemishes1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Leviticus9 verses
Leviticus 21:17

Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. bread: or, food

Leviticus 21:18

For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,

Leviticus 21:21

No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.

Leviticus 21:23

Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do sanctify them.

Leviticus 22:20

But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

Leviticus 22:21

And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein. sheep: or, goats

Leviticus 22:25

Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you.

Leviticus 24:19

And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;

Leviticus 24:20

Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.

Numbers1 verse
Deuteronomy3 verses
2 Samuel1 verse
Job2 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Song of Solomon1 verse
Daniel1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3971 (mʼûwm) mean?

to stain; a blemish (physically or morally)

How many times does H3971 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3971 (מאוּם) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “blemish.”

How is mʼûwm translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3971 is rendered as “blemish” (15×), “spot” (3×), “blot” (2×), “blemishes” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word מאוּם come from?

usually מוּם; as if passive participle from an unused root probably meaning