Hebrew · H4209, G5428 · unreviewed

מְזִמָּה

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

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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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φρόνησις G5428 understanding
Pronunciation phrónēsis
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What does מְזִמָּה (mezimmah) mean in the Bible?

מְזִמָּה · φρόνησις is a Hebrew word meaning "careful thought and moral discernment".

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Meaning

careful thought and moral discernment
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