Lexicon Adamah: Ground, Land, Earth, Soil Original Word: אֲדָמָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Adamah The same as 'adamah; Adamah, a place in Palestine -- Adamah. see HEBREW 'adamah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as adam Definition a city in Naphtali NASB Translation Adamah (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָדַם (adam), meaning "to be red" or "to make."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Adamah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, the concept of "earth" or "land" is often translated in Greek as γῆ (G1093 • ge), which shares thematic similarities. Usage: Adamah is used in the Hebrew Bible as a place name. It appears in the context of geographical locations, specifically as a city in the region of Naphtali. Context: Adamah is mentioned in the Old Testament as a city located in the territory allotted to the tribe of Naphtali. It is listed among the fortified cities in Joshua 19:36: "Adamah, Ramah, and Hazor." The name Adamah is etymologically linked to the Hebrew word for "ground" or "earth," which is fitting given its geographical context. The city of Adamah is part of the northern region of Canaan, an area known for its fertile land and agricultural significance. The association with the earth may also symbolize the city's foundational role in the sustenance and livelihood of its inhabitants. While specific historical details about Adamah are sparse, its inclusion in the biblical text underscores its importance within the tribal inheritance of Naphtali. The city's mention alongside other significant locations highlights its role in the broader narrative of Israel's settlement in the Promised Land. Forms and Transliterations וַאֲדָמָ֥ה ואדמה vaadaMah wa’ăḏāmāh wa·’ă·ḏā·māhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 19:36 HEB: וַאֲדָמָ֥ה וְהָרָמָ֖ה וְחָצֽוֹר׃ NAS: and Adamah and Ramah and Hazor, KJV: And Adamah, and Ramah, and Hazor, INT: and Adamah and Ramah and Hazor 1 Occurrence |
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