Strong’s H2162

זָמָם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

zamam

Pronunciation

zah-MAHM

Definition

To plan, devise, plot, intend

Meaning

a plot

Usage

The Hebrew verb "zāmam" primarily conveys the act of planning or devising, often with a negative connotation of plotting or scheming. It is used to describe the intentional and deliberate formation of plans, whether for good or ill. In the context of the Old Testament, it frequently refers to the plotting of evil or wicked schemes, highlighting the moral and ethical dimensions of human intentions.

Bible references

Psalm 140:8