Zemarite in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

Zemarite, zem'–a–rlte (fr. Heb.)-- that which exceeds the limits of moral authority; hunger for dominion; thirst for power; despot; tyrant; rebel. A tribe of people who were descended from Canaan, son of Ham (Gen. 10:18). Meta. Rebellious, tyrannical, despotic thoughts and desires belonging to the" mind of the flesh" phase of consciousness in unredeemed man; the outer man seeking the dominion that belongs alone to the inner, or spiritual, man. (See HAM and CANAAN.)