Definition
a primitive root; to link, i.e. gird; figuratively, to serve, (mentally) contrive
Traditional renderings: fasten, frame, join (self).
Traditional renderings: fasten, frame, join (self).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders צָמַד:
- τελέωteleō“to finish”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Numbers 25:3וַיִּצָּ֥מֶד · joined in worshipingSo Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them.
- Numbers 25:5הַנִּצְמָדִ֖ים · who have joined in worshipingSo Moses told the judges of Israel, “Each of you must kill all of his men who have joined in worshiping Baal of Peor.”
- 2 Samuel 20:8מְצֻמֶּ֤דֶת · strappedAnd while they were at the great stone in Gibeon, Amasa joined them. Now Joab was dressed in military attire, with a dagger strapped to his belt. And as he stepped forward, he slipped the dagger from its sheath.
- Psalm 50:19תַּצְמִ֥יד · and harnessYou unleash your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.
- Psalm 106:28וַ֭יִּצָּ֣מְדוּ · They yoked themselvesThey yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods.