צַמִּים
tsam.mim
snare
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Hebrew lemma, צַמִּים (tsam.mim), with a strong's number of H6782, represents a term that translates to "snare". This suggests that the primary meaning of the word is related to a trap or a device intended to capture or impede an object or person. The limited number of occurrences in the Bible (2) indicates that the word is not frequently used in the canonical texts. This may suggest that the concept of a snare is not a dominant theme in the biblical narrative, or that the word itself is more specialized or regional. As a concept, a snare implies a deliberate attempt to entrap or hinder movement. In the context of the Bible, this could have various connotations depending on the usage, such as an animal trap, a human-made obstacle, or even a metaphorical impediment to spiritual or moral growth. While more information is needed to explore the full scope of its usage, the fundamental meaning of צַמִּים as a snare provides a clear understanding of its primary function within the biblical lexicon.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text