Strong's Hebrew: 2163. זָמַן (zaman) -- To appoint, to prepare, to determine

Strong's Lexicon

zaman: To appoint, to prepare, to determine

Original Word: זָמַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: zaman
Pronunciation: zah-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-man')
Definition: To appoint, to prepare, to determine
Meaning: to fix

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of appointing or preparing is "τάσσω" (tassō - Strong's Greek 5021), which also conveys the idea of arranging or ordaining.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "zaman" primarily conveys the idea of appointing or preparing something or someone for a specific purpose or time. It is often used in contexts where there is a deliberate setting or determination of events or actions. This term underscores the intentionality and purposefulness in God's plans and human actions.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of appointing or preparing was significant in both religious and societal contexts. Appointments were often seen as divinely orchestrated, reflecting a worldview where God's sovereignty and human responsibility intersected. The preparation of people or things for specific roles or events was a common practice, emphasizing readiness and purpose.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from zamam
Definition
to be fixed, appointed
NASB Translation
appointed (4), fixed (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[זָמַן] verb (Aramaic and late) only

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

appoint

A primitive root; to fix (a time) -- appoint.

Forms and Transliterations

מְזֻמָּנ֖וֹת מְזֻמָּנִ֔ים מְזֻמָּנִ֖ים מזמנות מזמנים mə·zum·mā·nîm mə·zum·mā·nō·wṯ mezummaNim məzummānîm mezummaNot məzummānōwṯ

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