Strong's Lexicon demamah: Silence, stillness, calm Original Word: דְּמָמָה Word Origin: From the root דָּמַם (damam), meaning "to be silent" or "to be still." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of silence or stillness can be related to Greek words such as σιγή (sigē - G4602), meaning "silence," or ἡσυχία (hēsychia - G2271), meaning "quietness" or "tranquility." Usage: The Hebrew word "demamah" conveys a sense of profound silence or stillness. It is often used to describe a quietness that is deep and encompassing, suggesting a cessation of noise or activity. This term can imply a peaceful calm or a solemn hush, often in the context of divine presence or revelation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, silence was often associated with reverence and awe, particularly in the presence of God. The concept of silence was not merely the absence of sound but a state of being that allowed for reflection, meditation, and the experience of the divine. In a world filled with noise and activity, moments of "demamah" were seen as opportunities to encounter God and receive His guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom damam Definition a whisper NASB Translation blowing (1), silence (1), still (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דְּמָמָה noun feminine (silence) whisper (on formation compare BaNB 87) — וְאַחַר הָאֵשׁ קוֺל דְּמָמָה דַקָּ֑ה 1 Kings 19:12; דְּמָמָה זָקוֺל אֶשְׁמָ֑ע Job 4:16 a whisper and a voice, i.e. an articulate whisper (compare Di); יָקֵם סְעָרָה לִדְמָמָ֑ה Psalm 107:29 he settleth storm into whisper. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance calm, silence, still Feminine from damam; quiet -- calm, silence, still. see HEBREW damam Forms and Transliterations דְּמָמָ֖ה דְּמָמָ֥ה דממה לִדְמָמָ֑ה לדממה də·mā·māh demaMah dəmāmāh liḏ·mā·māh lidmaMah liḏmāmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 19:12 HEB: הָאֵ֔שׁ ק֖וֹל דְּמָמָ֥ה דַקָּֽה׃ KJV: the fire a still small INT: the fire A sound A still of a gentle Job 4:16 Psalm 107:29 3 Occurrences |
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