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Lexicon :: Strong's H1993 - hāmâ

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הָמָֽה
Transliteration
hāmâ
Pronunciation
haw-maw'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [compare הוּם (H1949)]
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 505

Strong’s Definitions

הָמָה hâmâh, haw-maw'; a primitive root (compare H1949); to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor:—clamorous, concourse, cry aloud, be disquieted, loud, mourn, be moved, make a noise, rage, roar, sound, be troubled, make in tumult, tumultuous, be in an uproar.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 34x

The KJV translates Strong's H1993 in the following manner: roar (8x), noise (6x), disquieted (4x), sound (3x), troubled (2x), aloud (1x), loud (1x), clamorous (1x), concourse (1x), mourning (1x), moved (1x), raged (1x), raging (1x), tumult (1x), tumultuous (1x), uproar (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 34x
The KJV translates Strong's H1993 in the following manner: roar (8x), noise (6x), disquieted (4x), sound (3x), troubled (2x), aloud (1x), loud (1x), clamorous (1x), concourse (1x), mourning (1x), moved (1x), raged (1x), raging (1x), tumult (1x), tumultuous (1x), uproar (1x).

  1. to murmur, growl, roar, cry aloud, mourn, rage, sound, make noise, tumult, be clamorous, be disquieted, be loud, be moved, be troubled, be in an uproar

    1. (Qal)

      1. to growl

      2. to murmur (fig. of a soul in prayer)

      3. to roar

      4. to be in a stir, be in a commotion

      5. to be boisterous, be turbulent

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
הָמָה hâmâh, haw-maw'; a primitive root (compare H1949); to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor:—clamorous, concourse, cry aloud, be disquieted, loud, mourn, be moved, make a noise, rage, roar, sound, be troubled, make in tumult, tumultuous, be in an uproar.
STRONGS H1993: Abbreviations
† [הָמָה] verb murmur, growl, roar, be boisterous) Targum הֲמָא, but rare, and perhaps not Genuine Aramaic; compare Arabic هَمْهَمَ murmur); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine plural הָמוּ Psalm 46:7 + 2 times; וְהָמוּ consecutive Jeremiah 5:22 + 2 times; Imperfect יֶהֱמֶה Jeremiah 6:23 + 3 times; 2nd person feminine singular תֶּהֱמִי Psalm 42:12; Psalm 43:5; וַתֶּהֱמִי Psalm 42:6; אֶהֱמֶה Psalm 55:18; אֶהֱמָ֑יָה Psalm 77:4; יֶהֱמוּ Psalm 46:4 + 3 times; וַיֶּהֱמוּ Isaiah 51:15; Jeremiah 31:35; יֶהֱמָיוּ֑ן Psalm 39:7 + 2 times;1st person plural נֶהֱמֶה Isaiah 59:11; Infinitive הֲמוֺת Isaiah 17:12; Participle הֹמֶה Proverbs 20:1; Jeremiah 4:19; feminine הוֺמָה 1 Kings 1:41, הֹמִיָּה Proverbs 7:11; Proverbs 9:13, הוֺמִיָּה Isaiah 22:2; feminine plural הֹמִיּוֺת Proverbs 1:21, הֹמוֺת Ezekiel 7:16 (Co הַמָּוֶת compare Greek Version of the LXX Syriac Version); —
1. growl like a dog כַּכָּ֑לֶב Psalm 59:7; Psalm 59:15, subject wicked men; groan (in distress, lamentation), like bears כַּדֹּבִים Isaiah 59:11 (|| כיונה הגה); of doves (also in simile) Ezekiel 7:16 compare Da (si vera lectio, see above).
2. murmur, figurative of soul (נֶפֶשׁ) in discouragement Psalm 42:6; Psalm 42:12; Psalm 43:5; in prayer Psalm 55:18; Psalm 77:4 (both || אָשִׂיחָה); also subject מֵעִים of the thrill of deep-felt compassion or sympathy, followed by לְ of person pitied, Jeremiah 31:20 (|| רחם ארחמנו), followed by עַל Songs 5:4; further כַּכִּנּוֺר like the lyre (zither) Isaiah 16:11; כַּחֲלִילִים like flutes, subject לֵב Jeremiah 48:36 (followed by לְ); Jeremiah 48:36 (followed by אֶל); compare Jeremiah 4:19 לִי לִבִּי הֹמֶהֿ.
3. roar, of waves, subject גַּלִּים Jeremiah 5:22; Jeremiah 31:35; Isaiah 51:15 compare Psalm 46:4; simile of roar of multitudes Isaiah 17:12; Jeremiah 6:23; Jeremiah 50:42; metaphor id., Jeremiah 51:55; be tumultuous, of peoples Psalm 46:7 (|| מָטוּ); Psalm 83:3 (|| ראֹשׁ נָֽשְׂאוּ).
4. be in commotion, stir, of city 1 Kings 1:41; Isaiah 22:2; so participle feminine plural as substantive הֹמִיּוֺת ראֹשׁ Proverbs 1:21 head of stirring, bustling streets (|| פתחי שׁערים); of man, אַךְהֶֿבֶל יֶהֱמָי֑וּן Psalm 39:7 surely to no purpose they bustle about (|| יִתְהָלֶּךְאִֿישׁ אַךְבְּֿצֶלֶם)
5. be boisterous, turbulent, as with wine Zechariah 9:5 (but read perhaps דָּמָם compare FiHexapl. ii. 3, 1024 KloThLZ, 1879, 564 StaZAW 1881, 18); also participle as adjective, of שֵׁכָר (by metonomy) Proverbs 20:1; of shameless woman Proverbs 7:11; Proverbs 9:13.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

1 Kings

1:41; 1:41

Psalms

39:7; 39:7; 42:6; 42:6; 43:5; 43:5; 46:4; 46:4; 46:7; 46:7; 55:18; 55:18; 59:7; 59:15; 77:4; 77:4; 83:3

Proverbs

1:21; 1:21; 7:11; 7:11; 9:13; 9:13; 20:1; 20:1

Song of Songs

5:4

Isaiah

16:11; 17:12; 17:12; 22:2; 22:2; 51:15; 51:15; 59:11; 59:11

Jeremiah

4:19; 4:19; 5:22; 5:22; 6:23; 6:23; 31:20; 31:35; 31:35; 48:36; 48:36; 50:42; 51:55

Ezekiel

7:16; 7:16

Zechariah

9:5

H1993

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Strong's Number H1993 matches the Hebrew הָמָֽה (hāmâ),
which occurs 34 times in 32 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 1:41

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 1:41 - Now Adonijah and all the guests who were with him heard it as they finished eating. When Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, “Why [fn]is the city making H1993 such an uproar?” H1993

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 39:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:6 - “Surely every man walks about as [fn]a phantom;
Surely they make H1993 an uproar H1993 for nothing;
He amasses riches and does not know who will gather them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 - Why are you [fn]in despair, O my soul?
And why have you become H1993 disturbed H1993 within me?
[fn]Hope in God, for I shall [fn]again praise [fn]Him
For the [fn]help of His presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 - Why are you [fn]in despair, O my soul?
And why have you become H1993 disturbed H1993 within me?
[fn]Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him,
The [fn]help of my countenance and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 - Why are you [fn]in despair, O my soul?
And why are you disturbed H1993 within me?
[fn]Hope in God, for I shall [fn]again praise Him,
The [fn]help of my countenance and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 46:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:3 - Though its waters roar H1993 and foam,
Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. [fn]Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 46:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:6 - The [fn]nations made H1993 an uproar, H1993 the kingdoms tottered;
He [fn]raised His voice, the earth melted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:17 - Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur, H1993
And He will hear my voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:6 - They return at evening, they howl H1993 like a dog,
And go around the city.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:14 - They return at evening, they howl H1993 like a dog,
And go around the city.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:3 - When I remember God, then I am disturbed; H1993
When I sigh, then my spirit grows faint. [fn]Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 83:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:2 - For behold, Your enemies make H1993 an uproar, H1993
And those who hate You have [fn]exalted themselves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:21 - At the head of the noisy H1993 streets she cries out;
At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:11 - She is boisterous H1993 and rebellious,
Her feet do not remain at home;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:13 - The [fn]woman of folly is boisterous, H1993
She is [fn]naive and knows nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:1 - Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, H1993
And whoever [fn]is intoxicated by it is not wise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 5:4

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 5:4 - “My beloved extended his hand through the opening,
And my [fn]feelings were aroused H1993 for him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 16:11 - Therefore my [fn]heart intones H1993 like a harp for Moab
And my [fn]inward feelings for Kir-hareseth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 17:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 17:12 - Alas, the uproar of many peoples
Who roar H1993 like the roaring H1993 of the seas,
And the rumbling of nations
Who rush on like the rumbling of mighty waters!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 22:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 22:2 - You who were full of noise,
You boisterous H1993 town, you exultant city;
Your slain were not slain with the sword,
Nor [fn]did they die in battle.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 51:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:15 - “For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea and its waves roar H1993 (the LORD of hosts is His name).

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 59:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 59:11 - All of us growl H1993 like bears,
And moan sadly like doves;
We hope for justice, but there is none,
For salvation, but it is far from us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19 - My [fn]soul, my [fn]soul! I am in anguish! [fn]Oh, my heart!
My heart is pounding H1993 in me;
I cannot be silent,
Because [fn]you have heard, O my soul,
The sound of the trumpet,
The alarm of war.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 5:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:22 - ‘Do you not fear Me?’ declares the LORD.
‘Do you not tremble in My presence?
For I have placed the sand as a boundary for the sea,
An eternal decree, so it cannot cross over it.
Though the waves toss, yet they cannot prevail;
Though they roar, H1993 yet they cannot cross over it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 6:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 6:23 - “They seize bow and spear;
They are cruel and have no mercy;
Their voice roars H1993 like the sea,
And they ride on horses,
Arrayed as a man for the battle
Against you, O daughter of Zion!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 31:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:20 - “Is Ephraim My dear son?
Is he a delightful child?
Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him,
I certainly still remember him;
Therefore My [fn]heart yearns H1993 for him;
I will surely have mercy on him,” declares the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 31:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:35 - Thus says the LORD,
Who gives the sun for light by day
And the [fn]fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night,
Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar; H1993
The LORD of hosts is His name:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 48:36

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 48:36 - “Therefore My heart [fn]wails H1993 for Moab like flutes; My heart also [fn]wails H1993 like flutes for the men of Kir-heres. Therefore they have lost the abundance it produced.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:42

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:42 - “They seize their bow and javelin;
They are cruel and have no mercy.
Their voice roars H1993 like the sea;
And they ride on horses,
Marshalled like a man for the battle
Against you, O daughter of Babylon.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:55

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:55 - For the LORD is going to destroy Babylon,
And He will make her loud [fn]noise vanish from her.
And their waves will roar H1993 like many waters;
The tumult of their voices [fn]sounds forth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 7:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 7:16 - ‘Even when their survivors escape, they will be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them [fn]mourning, H1993 each over his own iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 9:15 - The LORD of hosts will defend them.
And they will devour and trample on the sling stones;
And they will drink and be boisterous H1993 as with wine;
And they will be filled like a sacrificial basin,
Drenched like the corners of the altar.
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