Strong’s H5640
סָתַם
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
catham
Pronunciation
sah-tahm'
Definition
To stop up, shut, close, conceal
Meaning
to stop up, to repair, to keep secret
Usage
The Hebrew verb "satham" primarily means to stop up or shut something, often in the context of blocking or sealing. It can also imply concealing or hiding something. This term is used in various contexts, including physical actions like stopping up wells or metaphorically in concealing information or intentions.
Bible references
Genesis 26:15;Genesis 26:18;Deuteronomy 31:18;2 Kings 3:19;2 Kings 3:25;2 Chronicles 32:3;2 Chronicles 32:4;2 Chronicles 32:30;Nehemiah 4:7;Psalm 51:6;Lamentations 3:8;Ezekiel 28:3;Daniel 8:26;Daniel 12:4;Daniel 12:9