Strong's Lexicon Zamzummim: Zamzummim Original Word: זַמְזֹם Word Origin: Derived from the root זָמַם (zāmam), meaning "to plan" or "to devise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the term "Zamzummim" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term referring to a particular group of people. Usage: The term "Zamzummim" refers to an ancient people mentioned in the Bible, known for their formidable size and strength. They are described as a group of giants who inhabited the land before the Israelites. The name may imply a sense of plotting or scheming, possibly reflecting their reputation or the fear they instilled in others. Cultural and Historical Background: The Zamzummim are identified with the Rephaim, a race of giants mentioned in the Old Testament. They were part of the indigenous populations living in the Transjordan region before the arrival of the Israelites. The Zamzummim, along with other giant clans like the Anakim and Emim, were considered formidable adversaries due to their size and strength. Their presence in the land was a significant factor in the fear and hesitation of the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zamam Definition another name for the Rephaim NASB Translation Zamzummin (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַמְזֻמִּים proper name, of a people said to be a name given to רְפָאִים by the Ammonites who dispossessed them Deuteronomy 2:20 (compare Arabic  talk gibberish?), ᵐ5 Ζοχομμιν, Ζομζομμειν, and Ζομμειν (so ᵐ5L); compare Genesis 14:5 זוּזִים q. v. (ᵐ5 ἔθνη ἰσχυρά). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zamzummim From zamam; intriguing; a Zamzumite, or native tribe of Palestine -- Zamzummim. see HEBREW zamam Forms and Transliterations זַמְזֻמִּֽים׃ זמזמים׃ zam·zum·mîm zamzumMim zamzummîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 2:20 HEB: יִקְרְא֥וּ לָהֶ֖ם זַמְזֻמִּֽים׃ NAS: call them Zamzummin, KJV: call them Zamzummims; INT: the Ammonites call Zamzummin 1 Occurrence |
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