Strong's H4209 · Hebrew
מְזִמָּה
mᵉzimmâh · /mez-im-maw'/
Definition
a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
KJV: (wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.
Root / derivation: from H2161 (זָמַם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְזִמָּה across 19 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
Psalms5 verses
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. The wicked: Heb. In the pride of the wicked he doth persecute
Psalms 10:4The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. God is: or, all his thoughts are, There is no God
Psalms 21:11For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
Psalms 37:7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to
Psalms 139:20For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Proverbs8 verses
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. discretion: or, advisement
Proverbs 2:11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Proverbs 3:21My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Proverbs 5:2That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Proverbs 8:12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. prudence: or, subtilty
Proverbs 12:2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 14:17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 24:8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Jeremiah4 verses
What hath my beloved to do in mine house, seeing she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest. What: Heb. What is to my beloved in my house when: or, when thy evil is
Jeremiah 23:20The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.
Jeremiah 30:24The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.
Jeremiah 51:11Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. bright: Heb. pure
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4209 (mᵉzimmâh) mean?
a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
How many times does H4209 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4209 (מְזִמָּה) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “devices.”
How is mᵉzimmâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4209 is rendered as “devices” (5×), “discretion” (4×), “device” (2×), “thoughts” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word מְזִמָּה come from?
from H2161 (זָמַם);