Hebrew · H4209, G1012 · unreviewed

מְזִמָּה

A plan , usually evil ( machination ), sometimes good ( sagacity ) · plan

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מְזִמָּה H4209 a plan , usually evil ( machination ), sometimes good ( sagacity )
Pronunciation məzimmāh
Cunning mental scheming, predominantly malevolent intent, rarely sagacious; human plotting against divine order.
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βουλή G1012 plan
Pronunciation boulḗ
Deliberate counsel or purpose, often divine; implies reasoned determination rather than mere will.
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What does מְזִמָּה (mezimmah) mean in the Bible?

מְזִמָּה · βουλή is a Hebrew word meaning "careful planning or thoughtful discernment".

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Meaning

careful planning or thoughtful discernment
Grammatical Forms

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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