2155. Zimmah
Strong's Lexicon
Zimmah: Wickedness, lewdness, evil plan, mischief

Original Word: זִמָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Zimmah
Pronunciation: zim-MAH
Phonetic Spelling: (zim-maw')
Definition: Wickedness, lewdness, evil plan, mischief
Meaning: Zimmah

Word Origin: Derived from the root זָמַם (zāmam), meaning "to plan" or "to devise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G766 (ἀσέλγεια, aselgeia): Often translated as "licentiousness" or "lasciviousness," this Greek term captures similar themes of moral depravity and lack of restraint.

- G4189 (πονηρία, ponēria): Translated as "wickedness" or "evil," it reflects the broader concept of moral corruption.

Usage: The Hebrew word "zimmah" primarily denotes a sense of wickedness or lewdness, often associated with immoral or sinful behavior. It is used in the context of actions or plans that are considered morally reprehensible or contrary to God's laws. The term can also imply a premeditated or deliberate aspect of sin, highlighting the intentional nature of the wrongdoing.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, adherence to the Mosaic Law was central to maintaining a covenant relationship with God. "Zimmah" often referred to actions that violated this covenant, particularly in the realm of sexual immorality or idolatry. Such behavior was seen as not only a personal failing but also a threat to the community's spiritual and social integrity. The term underscores the seriousness with which the Israelites were to regard God's commandments and the consequences of deviating from them.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from zamam
Definition
an Isr. name
NASB Translation
Zimmah (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. זִמָּה proper name, masculine of several Levites (Gershonites) —

1 1 Chronicles 6:5.

2 1 Chronicles 6:27. 32Chronicles 29:12.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zimmah

The same as zimmah; Zimmah, the name of two Israelites -- Zimmah.

see HEBREW zimmah

Forms and Transliterations
זִמָּ֔ה זִמָּ֖ה זִמָּ֥ה זמה zim·māh zimMah zimmāh
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 6:20
HEB: יַ֥חַת בְּנ֖וֹ זִמָּ֥ה בְנֽוֹ׃
NAS: Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
KJV: Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
INT: Jahath his son Zimmah his son

1 Chronicles 6:42
HEB: אֵיתָ֥ן בֶּן־ זִמָּ֖ה בֶּן־ שִׁמְעִֽי׃
NAS: the son of Zimmah, the son
KJV: the son of Zimmah, the son
INT: of Ethan the son of Zimmah the son of Shimei

2 Chronicles 29:12
HEB: יוֹאָח֙ בֶּן־ זִמָּ֔ה וְעֵ֖דֶן בֶּן־
NAS: the son of Zimmah and Eden
KJV: the son of Zimmah, and Eden
INT: Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2155
3 Occurrences


zim·māh — 3 Occ.















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