Strong's Lexicon rmiyah: Deceit, treachery, slackness, laziness Original Word: רְמִיָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָמָה (ramah), which means "to beguile" or "to deceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1388 (dolos) - deceit, guile - G5401 (phobos) - fear, but in some contexts can imply treachery or deceit Usage: The Hebrew word רְמִיָּה (rmiyah) primarily denotes deceit or treachery, often in the context of moral or ethical conduct. It can also refer to slackness or laziness, particularly in fulfilling one's duties or responsibilities. The term is used to describe actions or attitudes that are contrary to the integrity and diligence expected of God's people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, integrity and faithfulness were highly valued traits, both in personal conduct and in communal relationships. Deceit and treachery were seen as violations of the covenantal relationship with God and with fellow humans. The concept of רְמִיָּה would have been understood as a serious moral failing, undermining trust and social cohesion. Laziness, too, was frowned upon, as it was seen as neglecting one's God-given responsibilities. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. רְמִיָּה noun feminine deceit, treachery; — always absolute ׳ר; — deceit, treachery: especially of speech, predicate of לָשׁוֺן Micah 6:12 ("" שֶׁקֶר), apposition of לָשׁוֺן (or read לְשֹׁוֺן ?) Psalm 120:2 ("" שְׂפַת שֶׁקֶר), Psalm 120:3; of man, ׳עשֵֹׁה ר Psalm 52:4 that workest treachery, Psalm 101:7 ("" דֹּבֵר שְׁקָדִים); also Job 13:7; Job 27:4 (both "" עַוְלָה); deception Psalm 32:2 ("" עָוֺן); in phrase ׳קֶשֶׁת ר treacherous bow (simile) Hosea 7:16; Psalm 78:57 (failing him who trusts to it). II. רְמִיָּה noun feminine laxness, slackness; — always absolute ׳ר; — ׳כַּף ר Proverbs 10:4 slack (negligent, idle) hand (opposed to יַד חָרוּצִים); ׳ר alone = slackness (abstract for concrete = one who is slack) Proverbs 12:24 ("" id.), Proverbs 12:27 (see חרך); ׳נֶפֶשׁ ר Proverbs 19:15 ("" עַצְלָה); as adverb עשֶֹׁה רְמִיָּה ׳מְלֶאכֶת י Jeremiah 48:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance remissness, treacheryFrom ramah; remissness, treachery -- deceit(- ful, -fully), false, guile, idle, slack, slothful. see HEBREW ramah Forms and Transliterations וּ֝רְמִיָּ֗ה ורמיה רְמִ֫יָּ֥ה רְמִיָּ֑ה רְמִיָּ֔ה רְמִיָּ֣ה רְמִיָּ֥ה רְמִיָּֽה׃ רְמִיָּה׃ רמיה רמיה׃ rə·mî·yāh remiYah rəmîyāh ū·rə·mî·yāh uremiYah ūrəmîyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 13:7 HEB: וְ֝ל֗וֹ תְּֽדַבְּר֥וּ רְמִיָּֽה׃ NAS: And speak what is deceitful for Him? KJV: for God? and talk deceitfully for him? INT: wickedly and speak what Job 27:4 Psalm 32:2 Psalm 52:2 Psalm 78:57 Psalm 101:7 Psalm 120:2 Psalm 120:3 Proverbs 10:4 Proverbs 12:24 Proverbs 12:27 Proverbs 19:15 Jeremiah 48:10 Hosea 7:16 Micah 6:12 15 Occurrences |
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