זָעַם

Strong’s Definition

properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

abhor, abominable, (be) angry, defy, (have) indignation.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to denounce, express indignation, be indignant
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(niphal) to show indignation, show anger

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: zâʻam; Pronunciation: zaw-am'