עָמַם

a.mamVerbH6004

to darken

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to associate; by implication, to overshadow (by huddling together)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to dim, darken, grow dark 1a) (Qal) to dim, eclipse, be held dark 1b) (Hophal) to be dimmed, grow dark

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
2
Lamentations
1

Key Passages

  • Ezk 28:3
  • Ezk 31:8
  • Lamentations 4:1

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