Strong's H6777 · Hebrew
צַמָּה
tsammâh · /tsam-maw'/
Definition
a veil
KJV: locks.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to fasten on;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צַמָּה across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Song of Solomon3 verses
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead. that: or, that eat of, etc
Song of Solomon 4:3Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.
Song of Solomon 6:7As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6777 (tsammâh) mean?
a veil
How many times does H6777 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6777 (צַמָּה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “locks.”
How is tsammâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6777 is rendered as “locks” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word צַמָּה come from?
from an unused root meaning to fasten on;