Strong's Lexicon megammah: Desire, longing, purpose Original Word: מְגַמָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּמַם (gāmam), which means "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of desire or purpose is ἐπιθυμία (epithymia), which appears in the New Testament to describe both positive and negative desires, depending on the context. Usage: The Hebrew word "megammah" conveys the idea of a deep-seated desire or purpose. It is often used to express an inner longing or a directed intention towards a particular goal or outcome. In the biblical context, it can refer to both human desires and divine purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of desire was closely linked to the heart and mind, often seen as the driving force behind actions and decisions. The Hebrew understanding of desire was not merely emotional but also intellectual and volitional, encompassing the whole being. This holistic view of desire is reflected in the biblical narrative, where human desires are often contrasted with God's purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as gam Definition perhaps assembling NASB Translation horde (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְגַמָּה] noun feminine Habakkuk 1:9 (of the Chaldaeans) מְגַמַּת מְּנֵיהֶם קָדִ֑ימָה, of uncertain meaning: Ges the assembling of their faces is (directed) forwards; Ew De Ke eagerness, comparing (questionably) גָּמָא swallow Job 39:4, and  (Frey) seek (whence St proposes מְגֻמַת). Text probably erroneous. גמץ (√ of following, Aramaic גְּמַץ dig (perhaps denominative)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sup up From the same as gam; properly, accumulation, i.e. Impulse or direction -- sup up. see HEBREW gam Forms and Transliterations מְגַמַּ֥ת מגמת mə·ḡam·maṯ megamMat məḡammaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Habakkuk 1:9 HEB: לְחָמָ֣ס יָב֔וֹא מְגַמַּ֥ת פְּנֵיהֶ֖ם קָדִ֑ימָה NAS: for violence. Their horde of faces KJV: their faces shall sup up [as] the east wind, INT: violence come their horde of faces forward 1 Occurrence |
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