Strong's Lexicon domi: Silence, stillness Original Word: דְּמִי Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּמַם (damam), which means "to be silent" or "to be still." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of silence is σιγή (sigē - Strong's Greek 4602), which also denotes silence or quietness. Usage: The Hebrew word "domi" conveys a sense of silence or stillness, often implying a state of quietness or calmness. It is used in contexts where silence is either a response to awe, reverence, or a necessary pause for reflection and waiting upon God. The term can also imply a cessation of activity, allowing for contemplation or the anticipation of divine action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, silence was often associated with reverence and respect, especially in the presence of God. The Israelites understood silence as a form of worship and submission, recognizing the sovereignty and majesty of God. In a communal and oral society, where spoken word was the primary means of communication, silence held significant weight and meaning. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom damah Definition cessation, a pause, a quiet, a rest NASB Translation middle (1), quiet (1), rest (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs דֳּמִי noun [masculine] cessation, pause, quiet, rest; ׳ד Isaiah 62:6 2t.; construct דְּמִי Isaiah 38:10 (but see below); — 1 quiet, in phrase לָכֶם ׳אַלדֿ Isaiah 62:6 keep not quiet (let there be no quiet to you); in prayer to God לָךְ ׳אַלדֿ Psalm 83:2 keep not quiet (inactive; "" חרשׂ, שׁקט); compare לוֺ ׳וְאַלתִּֿתְּנוּ ד Isaiah 62:7 and give no rest to him (׳י). 2 in phrase בִּדְמִי יָמַי, apparently quiet, peacefulness, even tenour, of my days (so De Or SS); others, as Hi Ew Che Di, pause, resting-time, i.e. noon-day (compare ᵑ6 ᵑ9, & height ᵐ5), figurative of middle life, but usage dubious; KloSK 1884, 157 cessation, pause, of natural end of life, Hezekiah's natural expectation, in, contrast with the speedy death implied in vb; but parallelism of Isaiah 62:11a is ag. this; Brd emends בְּרֻם after ᵐ5; Klol.c. suggests בְּתֹם or כְּתֹם as possible, though not necessary; — but view stated first is on the whole best. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cutting off, rest, silence Or domiy {dom-ee'}; from damah; quiet -- cutting off, rest, silence. see HEBREW damah Forms and Transliterations בִּדְמִ֥י בדמי דֳּמִ֖י דֳּמִי־ דֳמִ֖י דמי דמי־ biḏ·mî bidMi biḏmî do·mî ḏo·mî do·mî- domi domî ḏomî domî-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 83:1 HEB: אֱלֹהִ֥ים אַל־ דֳּמִי־ לָ֑ךְ אַל־ NAS: A Song, a Psalm of Asaph. O God, do not remain quiet; Do not be silent KJV: Keep not thou silence, O God: INT: God not quiet not be silent Isaiah 38:10 Isaiah 62:6 Isaiah 62:7 4 Occurrences |
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