זִמָּ֥ה
𐤆𐤌𐤄
Zimah
Zimmah
Zimmâh is a personal name borne by two individuals listed in genealogies of the Israelite tribes. The name likely carries the implication of 'plan' or 'purpose,' though it historically shares its form with a common noun meaning 'plan, device, wickedness.' In personal name usage, the negative connotation often attached to the common noun seems absent, and the name should be understood as a theophoric or neutral reference to intent or purpose.
1 Chronicles 6:5 · Word #6
Lexicon H2155
| Lemma | זִמָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Zimah |
| Strong's | H2155 |
| Definition | Zimmâh is a personal name borne by two individuals listed in genealogies of the Israelite tribes. The name likely carries the implication of 'plan' or 'purpose,' though it historically shares its form with a common noun meaning 'plan, device, wickedness.' In personal name usage, the negative connotation often attached to the common noun seems absent, and the name should be understood as a theophoric or neutral reference to intent or purpose. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Zimmah |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2155-01
premeditated wicked scheme
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun זִמָּה derives from זמם, emphasizing deliberate planning, typically with morally corrupt intent. "Premeditated wicked scheme" preserves the root idea of conscious devising and reflects the singular feminine absolute form as a concrete instance of such plotting. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Zimah
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: premeditated wicked scheme |