Original Word: עָמַם
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `amam
Pronunciation: ah-mam'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mam')
Definition: to associate, to overshadow
Meaning: To associate, to overshadow

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G142 (αἴρω, airō): To raise, take up, lift
• G281 (ἀμήν, amēn): Truly, verily
• G2298 (θαυμαστός, thaumastos): Wonderful, marvelous
• G2309 (θέλω, thelō): To will, wish, desire
• G3982 (πείθω, peithō): To persuade, to trust
• G4100 (πιστεύω, pisteuō): To believe, to have faith
• G4104 (πλαναω, planaō): To lead astray, deceive

These Greek entries provide a range of meanings that can complement the Hebrew concept of עָמַם, particularly in the sense of divine interaction, belief, and the overshadowing presence of God.

Usage: The verb עָמַם (ʿāmam) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of overshadowing or associating. It is often used in contexts where one thing is covering or obscuring another, either literally or metaphorically.

Context: The Hebrew root עָמַם (ʿāmam) appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, primarily conveying the sense of overshadowing or associating. This term is often used in poetic and prophetic literature to describe the act of overshadowing, which can imply protection, obscurity, or association. The imagery of overshadowing is significant in biblical texts, as it can denote divine protection or presence, as seen in the metaphorical use of shadows in the Psalms and prophetic books.

In the context of divine interaction, עָמַם can imply a protective covering, akin to the overshadowing presence of God. This is seen in passages where God's presence is described as a cloud or shadow, providing shelter and guidance to His people. The term can also be used to describe the obscuring of light, symbolizing judgment or the concealment of divine glory.

The concept of association inherent in עָמַם suggests a close relationship or connection, whether between individuals or between God and His people. This association can be positive, as in the protective overshadowing of God, or negative, as in the overshadowing of judgment or calamity.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to darken, dim
NASB Translation
dark the has become (1), match (2).

II. [עָמַם] verb darken, dim (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic cover, veil, conceal; ᵑ7 עֲמַם grow dark); —

Qal Perfect3plural suffix עֲמָמֻהוּ Ezekiel 31:8 dubious, but probably (as Thes) cedars did not eclipse him; עֲמָמוּךָ Ezekiel 28:3 no secret do they hold dark (= is held dark) for thee (Ges^{§ 117x}).

Hoph`al Imperfect3masculine singular יוּעַם זָהָב Lamentations 4:1 (figurative) how is the gold dimmed ! compare Bu.

עֲמָמִים, עַמְמֵי see I. עַם above

עִמָּנוּאֵל see below עִם above

become dim, hide

A primitive root; to associate; by implication, to overshadow (by huddling together) -- become dim, hide.

יוּעַ֣ם יועם עֲמָמֻהוּ֮ עֲמָמֽוּךָ׃ עממהו עממוך׃ ‘ă·mā·mu·hū ‘ă·mā·mū·ḵā ‘ămāmuhū ‘ămāmūḵā amaMucha amamuHu yū‘am yū·‘am yuAmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts