זַעַם
Strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin)
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What does זַעַם (za’am) mean in the Bible?
זַעַם (za’am) is a Hebrew word meaning "strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin)". strictly froth at the mouth, i. It affirms that discipline is grounded in God’s moral holiness. This term runs through the canonical themes of Holiness, Justice.
Meaning
God's wrathful indignation—visceral fury at sin, moving from physical frothing to divine displeasure
strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin) BDB: indignation Usage: angry, indignation, rage.
Why This Word Matters
It affirms that discipline is grounded in God’s moral holiness. Isaiah 10:24-34
Indignation is temporary toward Zion but redirected against the oppressor. Isaiah 26:19-21
God’s indignation is directed against persistent iniquity. Micah 7:7-10
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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