שְׁמַם shᵉmam

Meaning

{to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)}

In the King James Version: be astonied.

Derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H8074 (שָׁמֵם)

Where it is used

• Daniel 4:19 For a time, Daniel, who was also known as Belteshazzar, was perplexed, and his thoughts alarmed him. So the king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.” “My lord,” replied Belteshazzar, “may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies!