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Lexicon :: Strong's H4209 - mᵊzimmâ

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מְזִמָּה
Transliteration
mᵊzimmâ
Pronunciation
mez-im-maw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 556c

Strong’s Definitions

מְזִמָּה mᵉzimmâh, mez-im-maw'; from H2161; a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity):—(wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 19x

The KJV translates Strong's H4209 in the following manner: discretion (4x), wicked device (3x), device (3x), thought (3x), intents (1x), mischievous device (1x), wickedly (1x), witty inventions (1x), lewdness (1x), mischievous (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 19x
The KJV translates Strong's H4209 in the following manner: discretion (4x), wicked device (3x), device (3x), thought (3x), intents (1x), mischievous device (1x), wickedly (1x), witty inventions (1x), lewdness (1x), mischievous (1x).

  1. purpose, discretion, device, plot

    1. purpose

    2. discretion

    3. devices (evil)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מְזִמָּה mᵉzimmâh, mez-im-maw'; from H2161; a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity):—(wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.
STRONGS H4209: Abbreviations
† מְזִמָּה noun feminine purpose, discretion, device (Jeremiah and Wisdom Literature), מְזִמָּה Job 42:2 5 times; הַמְּזִמָּ֫תָה Jeremiah 11:15 ** altogether תָעָתֵךְ מֵעָלַי יִעֲבִרוּ קֹדֶש וּבְשַׂר הַֽנְדָרִים מְזִמֹּת עָֽשְׂתָה (but read for רַבִּים המ׳ with Greek Version of the LXX הַמְּזִמֹּת הַֽנְדָרִים); מְזִמָּתוֺ Jeremiah 51:11; plural absolute מְזִמּוֺת Psalm 37:7 7 times; construct id. Jeremiah 23:20; Jeremiah 30:24; suffix מְזִמּוֺתָיו Psalm 10:4; —
1. of י׳'s purposes Job 42:2; chiefly in punishment (compare זָמַם, זִמָּה) Jeremiah 23:20; Jeremiah 30:24; Jeremiah 51:11(|| זמם Jeremiah 51:12).
2. power of devising, discretion Proverbs 1:4 (|| דַּעַת), Proverbs 2:11 (|| תְּבוּנָה), Proverbs 3:21 (|| תֻּשִׁיָּה), Proverbs 5:2 (|| דַּעַת); דַּעַת מְזִמּוֺת Proverbs 8:12.
3. a. evil thoughts of men Psalm 10:4, evil devices of men Job 21:27 (|| מחשׁבות), Psalm 10:2; Psalm 21:12 (both with חָשַׁב).
b. wickedness in act Jeremiah 11:15; Psalm 37:7 (both with עָשָׂה), Psalm 139:20 לִמְזִמָּה = wickedly; — note phrases: מְזִמּוֺת אישׁ a man of (evil) devices (or practices) Proverbs 12:2 (opposed to טוֺכ) Proverbs 14:17; בַּעַלמְֿזִמּוֺת Proverbs 24:8 (|| מְחַשֵּׁב לְהָרֵעַ; see בַּעַל).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Job

21:27; 42:2; 42:2

Psalms

10:2; 10:4; 10:4; 21:12; 37:7; 37:7; 139:20

Proverbs

1:4; 2:11; 3:21; 5:2; 8:12; 12:2; 14:17; 24:8

Jeremiah

11:15; 11:15; 23:20; 23:20; 30:24; 30:24; 51:11; 51:11; 51:12

H4209

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H4209 matches the Hebrew מְזִמָּה (mᵊzimmâ),
which occurs 19 times in 19 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:27 - “Behold, I know your thoughts
and your schemes to wrong me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 42:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 42:2 - “I know that you can do all things,
and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:2 - In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor;
let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:4 - In the pride of his face[fn] the wicked does not seek him;[fn]
all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:11 - Though they plan evil against you,
though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:7 - Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:20 - They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:4 - to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the youth—

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:11 - discretion will watch over you,
understanding will guard you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21 - My son, do not lose sight of these—
keep sound wisdom and discretion,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:2 - that you may keep discretion,
and your lips may guard knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:12 - “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
and I find knowledge and discretion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:2 - A good man obtains favor from the LORD,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:17 - A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
and a man of evil devices is hated.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:8 - Whoever plans to do evil
will be called a schemer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 11:15 - What right has my beloved in my house, when she has done many vile deeds? Can even sacrificial flesh avert your doom? Can you then exult?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 23:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 23:20 - The anger of the LORD will not turn back
until he has executed and accomplished
the intents of his heart.
In the latter days you will understand it clearly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 30:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:24 - The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back
until he has executed and accomplished
the intentions of his mind.
In the latter days you will understand this.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:11 - “Sharpen the arrows!
Take up the shields! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because his purpose concerning Babylon is to destroy it, for that is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance for his temple.
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