זִמָּ֣ה
𐤆𐤌𐤄
zimmâh
depravity
Deliberate intent or plan, typically with a negative or morally objectionable aim. The term refers to conscious devising or scheming, often associated with harmful, immoral, or forbidden acts. In legal and moral contexts in the Hebrew Bible, it can refer to sexual transgressions, outrageous acts, or general wickedness.
Leviticus 20:14 · Word #8
Lexicon H2154
| Lemma | זִמָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | zimmâh |
| Strong's | H2154 |
| Definition | Deliberate intent or plan, typically with a negative or morally objectionable aim. The term refers to conscious devising or scheming, often associated with harmful, immoral, or forbidden acts. In legal and moral contexts in the Hebrew Bible, it can refer to sexual transgressions, outrageous acts, or general wickedness. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | depravity |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2154-05
premeditated wickedness
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from זמם, "to plan or devise," typically with negative intent. "Premeditated wickedness" preserves both the deliberate, planned aspect of the root and the morally corrupt outcome signaled by the feminine singular noun form. |
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