Strong's H6789 · Hebrew
צָמַת
tsâmath · /tsaw-math'/
Definition
to extirpate (literally or figuratively)
KJV: consume, cut off, destroy, vanish.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צָמַת across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel1 verse
Job2 verses
Psalms10 verses
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Psalms 54:5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. mine: Heb. those that observe me
Psalms 69:4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
Psalms 73:27For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
Psalms 88:16Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off.
Psalms 94:23And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off.
Psalms 101:5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
Psalms 101:8I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
Psalms 119:139My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. consumed: Heb. cut me off
Psalms 143:12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6789 (tsâmath) mean?
to extirpate (literally or figuratively)
How many times does H6789 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6789 (צָמַת) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “off.”
How is tsâmath translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6789 is rendered as “off” (8×), “destroy” (4×), “consumed” (1×), “destroyed” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word צָמַת come from?
a primitive root;