Strong's H8539 · Hebrew
תָּמַהּ
tâmahh · /taw-mah'/
Definition
to be in consternation
KJV: be amazed, be astonished, marvel(-lously), wonder.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּמַהּ across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as flames. be amazed: Heb. wonder one: Heb. every man at his neighbour flames: Heb. faces of the flames
Isaiah 29:9Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink. cry ye: or, take your pleasure, and riot
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8539 (tâmahh) mean?
to be in consternation
How many times does H8539 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8539 (תָּמַהּ) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wonder.”
How is tâmahh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8539 is rendered as “wonder” (3×), “marvelled” (2×), “amazed” (1×), “astonished” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word תָּמַהּ come from?
a primitive root;