Lexicon
זָהַם
za.ham
H2092
H:V Hebrew

to loathe

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za.ham describes a life’s aversion to bread in Job 33:20.

The attested use describes a life turning with aversion from bread in Job 33:20.

Senses in use

  1. Turning with aversion from food · dominant

    In Job 33:20, the Piel perfect feminine singular form occurs in the clause about “His life” and bread; the APB renders the clause “His life loathes bread,” presenting aversion toward food.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Job 33:20, the APB renders the clause “His life loathes bread.” This identifies the verse’s presentation rather than a precise one-to-one rendering.

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