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H7760 · Hebrew · Old Testament
שׂוּם
Sum
Verb
To put, place, set, appoint

Definition

Sum means to put, place, set, or appoint. It appears about 585 times. It describes placing objects, setting boundaries, appointing leaders, and establishing purposes.

Usage & Theological Significance

God 'sets' (sum) His name in Jerusalem, places His people in the land, and establishes His purposes. Humans are to 'set the LORD always before them' (Psalm 16:8). The verb captures divine sovereignty in positioning and purposing all things.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 16:8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Genesis 2:8 The LORD God planted [set] a garden in Eden.
Deuteronomy 11:26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse.
Psalm 8:6 You made them rulers over the works of your hands.
Exodus 21:1 These are the laws you are to set before them.

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