מְזִמּ֣וֹת
𐤌𐤆𐤌𐤅𐤕
mᵉzimmâh
of schemes
Plan, intention, or scheme—especially the deliberate formulation of a course of action. While often connoting cunning, craftiness, or (more commonly) an evil scheme or plot, the term can also denote prudent forethought, shrewdness, or sagacious planning. The semantic range includes not only negative senses like intrigue, machination, or wicked intention, but also positive or neutral renderings such as discretion, prudence, or skillful planning, depending on the context.
Proverbs 12:2 · Word #6
Lexicon H4209
| Lemma | מְזִמָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤆𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mᵉzimmâh |
| Strong's | H4209 |
| Definition | Plan, intention, or scheme—especially the deliberate formulation of a course of action. While often connoting cunning, craftiness, or (more commonly) an evil scheme or plot, the term can also denote prudent forethought, shrewdness, or sagacious planning. The semantic range includes not only negative senses like intrigue, machination, or wicked intention, but also positive or neutral renderings such as discretion, prudence, or skillful planning, depending on the context. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of schemes |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4209-06
plans of
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun in construct state from מְזִמָּה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from זמם, emphasizing deliberate mental planning or devising. As a feminine plural in construct state, it is rendered "plans of," preserving both plurality and the construct relationship. |
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