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מְזִמָּה H4209
H4209 is the Hebrew word מְזִמָּה, transliterated mᵉzimmâh and said mez-im-maw'. The King James Version most often renders it wicked devices.
What it means
a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity).
Where it comes from
from H2161 (זָמַם).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.
Verses using מְזִמָּה
All 15 verses, quoted in full.
Job 21:27 · KJV
Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.
Job 42:2 · KJV
I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
Psalm 10:2 · KJV
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Psalm 21:11 · KJV
For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
Psalm 37:7 · KJV
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalm 139:20 · KJV
For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Proverbs 2:11 · KJV
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Proverbs 5:2 · KJV
That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Proverbs 12:2 · KJV
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 14:17 · KJV
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 24:8 · KJV
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Jeremiah 11:15 · KJV
What hath my beloved to do in mine house, seeing she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest.
Jeremiah 23:20 · KJV
The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.
Jeremiah 30:24 · KJV
The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.
Jeremiah 51:11 · KJV
Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4209 mean?
H4209 is the Hebrew word מְזִמָּה (mᵉzimmâh), meaning a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity).
How is H4209 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wicked devices (3 times), devices (2 times), discretion (2 times), thing and that no thought (1 time), mischievous device (1 time), among others.
How many times does H4209 appear in the Bible?
מְזִמָּה (mᵉzimmâh) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4209 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2161 (זָמַם).
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