Strong’s H3971

מאוּם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

m'uwm

Pronunciation

moom

Definition

Blemish, defect, imperfection

Meaning

to stain, a blemish

Usage

The Hebrew word "mum" refers to a physical blemish or defect, often used in the context of sacrificial animals or priests. In the Old Testament, it denotes any imperfection that disqualifies an offering or a person from being presented before God. The term underscores the importance of purity and perfection in worship and service to God.

Bible references

Leviticus 21:17;Leviticus 21:18;Leviticus 21:21;Leviticus 21:21;Leviticus 21:23;Leviticus 22:20;Leviticus 22:21;Leviticus 22:25;Leviticus 24:19;Leviticus 24:20;Numbers 19:2;Deuteronomy 15:21;Deuteronomy 15:21;Deuteronomy 17:1;Deuteronomy 32:5;2 Samuel 14:25;Job 11:15;Job 31:7;Proverbs 9:7;Songs 4:7;Daniel 1:4