Strong's H331 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: אָטַם (ʼâṭam)

Pronunciation: aw-tam'

POS: aw-tam' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs); narrow, shut, stop.

KJV Usage: narrow, shut, stop.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to shut, shut up, close
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to shut, stop (of lips)
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil) of the wicked stopping their ears (fig.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2927
• GREEK G5420

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