Original Word: רְמָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: rmah
Pronunciation: reh-maw'
Phonetic Spelling: (rem-aw')
KJV: cast (down), impose
NASB: cast, impose, set
Word Origin: [(Aramaic) corresponding to H7411 (רָמָה - To betray)]

1. to throw, set, (figuratively) assess

cast down, impose

(Aramaic) corresponding to ramah; to throw, set, (figuratively) assess -- cast (down), impose.

see HEBREW ramah

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to ramah
Definition
to cast, throw
NASB Translation
cast (10), impose (1), set (1).

Overview

Strong’s Hebrew 7412 (רְמָה, Aramaic) appears twelve times, each in the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel. The contexts fall naturally into four spheres: (1) governmental imposition (Ezra 7:24), (2) royal threats of execution (Daniel 3), (3) persecution of prayer (Daniel 6), and (4) eschatological enthronement (Daniel 7:9). Together they reveal the contrast between earthly authorities who “cast” men into danger and the heavenly King who “sets” thrones for ultimate judgment.

Governmental Imposition Withheld (Ezra 7:24)

Artaxerxes’ letter to Ezra forbids any official from “imposing” tribute, tax, or duty on temple servants. The verb conveys the physical sense of laying a burden upon someone. The exemption protects worship, illustrating God’s providence in relieving His servants of hindrances so that they might focus on ministry. Modern application can be seen in defending religious liberty and supporting those who labor in the gospel (compare 1 Corinthians 9:13-14).

Royal Threats and the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3:6, 11, 15, 20-24)

Five of the occurrences describe Nebuchadnezzar’s threat and actual act of “casting” Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into “the burning fiery furnace.” The verb underscores violent intent, yet the narrative highlights divine deliverance:

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, securely bound, were cast into the blazing fiery furnace” (Daniel 3:23).

The same ruler who hurls the faithful into flames later confesses, “There is no other god who can deliver in this way” (Daniel 3:29). The word becomes a literary hinge, moving from earthly wrath to heavenly rescue.

Persecution of Prayer and the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6:7, 12, 16, 24)

Under Darius, jealous officials manipulate the king into outlawing petition to any god or man except the king. Three times they insist that the violator be “cast into the den of lions.” The king sorrowfully fulfills his own law:

“Then the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions” (Daniel 6:16).

God again intervenes, shutting the lions’ mouths. Afterwards, the accusers themselves are “cast” in (6:24). The repeated verb exposes the boomerang effect of unrighteous decrees and reinforces the promise that “no weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17).

Thrones Set for Judgment (Daniel 7:9)

“I watched as thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat”. Here the verb shifts from hostile action to majestic preparation. The same God who preserves His saints amid oppressive regimes is the One who ultimately “sets” the court for final judgment. The imagery assures believers that every wrongful “casting” will be answered before His throne (Revelation 20:11-12).

Theological Themes

1. Divine Sovereignty over Human Decrees – Earthly rulers may “cast,” but God rescues and overrules.
2. Cost of Faithfulness – The faithful sometimes face literal or figurative furnaces and lions.
3. Ultimate Justice – Thrones already set in the heavenly realm guarantee righteous judgment.
4. Provision for Ministry – God can move kings to lift burdens from His servants.

Ministry Significance

• Encourage perseverance under persecution by recalling God’s past deliverances.
• Teach that civil authority is limited and accountable to God.
• Motivate congregations to support gospel workers, following Ezra 7:24’s spirit.
• Preach eschatological hope: the Ancient of Days has already “set” His court; believers live in light of that reality.

Key References for Study

Ezra 7:24; Daniel 3:6, 11, 15, 20-24; Daniel 6:7, 12, 16, 24; Daniel 7:9.

וּרְמ֕וֹ וּרְמִ֕יו ורמו ורמיו יִתְרְמֵ֔א יִתְרְמֵ֕א יתרמא לְמִרְמֵ֕א לְמִרְמֵ֥א למרמא רְמ֔וֹ רְמִ֔יו רְמֵ֤ינָא רמו רמיו רמינא תִתְרְמ֔וֹן תתרמון lə·mir·mê lemirMe ləmirmê rə·mê·nā rə·mîw rə·mōw reMeina rəmênā reMiv rəmîw reMo rəmōw ṯiṯ·rə·mō·wn titreMon ṯiṯrəmōwn ū·rə·mîw ū·rə·mōw ureMiv ūrəmîw ureMo ūrəmōw yiṯ·rə·mê yitreMe yiṯrəmêInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts