Lexicon
טָמְאָה
tam.ah
H2930B
H:N-F Hebrew

uncleanness

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tam.ah denotes the uncleanness named as the cause of grievous destruction in Micah 2:10.

The single attested use names uncleanness in Micah 2:10 as the stated cause of destruction.

Senses in use

  1. Uncleanness causing destruction · dominant

    In Micah 2:10, the Qal perfect feminine singular form occurs in the clause giving the reason that the place is not a resting place; the APB renders, “on account of uncleanness she brings destruction, and destruction is grievous.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Micah 2:10, the APB presents the clause as “on account of uncleanness she brings destruction.” The form’s precise English contribution cannot be isolated beyond this clause.

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