Lexical Summary haddam: The blood Original Word: הַדָּם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance piece (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of hadom; something stamped to pieces, i.e. A bit -- piece. see HEBREW hadom NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition a member, limb NASB Translation limb (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [הַדָּם] noun [masculine] member, limb (loan-word from Persian  ,  id. LagGes. Abh. 28 FlLevy ChWB i. 423 b); plural absolute הַדָּמִין תִּתְעַבְדוּן Daniel 2:5 ye shall be made members, i.e. dismembered, so Daniel 3:29. Topical Lexicon Form and Distribution The form הַדָּם is the definite construction “the blood,” occurring twice in the Aramaic portions of Daniel (Daniel 2:5; Daniel 3:29). Both appearances lie within royal edicts issued by Nebuchadnezzar. Immediate Context in Daniel • Daniel 2:5: Nebuchadnezzar threatens the magi, “if you do not tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will be torn limb from limb”. In both places הַדָּם conveys violent dismemberment, casting a bloody shadow over Babylonian tyranny while setting the stage for God’s vindication of His servants. Thematic Significance of Blood 1. Life: “For the life of a creature is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11). Blood equals life, and its shedding equals life forfeited (Genesis 9:5-6). Foreshadowing of Christ’s Atoning Blood Old-Covenant references to “the blood” culminate in the New Covenant. “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22). “You were redeemed…with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18-19). Every mention of הַדָּם, however incidental, ultimately points to the cross. Historical and Cultural Insights Babylonian legal texts confirm dismemberment as a capital penalty. Daniel’s exilic audience knew that human rulers wielded lethal power, yet the God of Israel proved Himself mightier, preserving the faithful under threats of bloodshed. Ministry Applications • Sovereignty: God rules over rulers; persecution cannot outstrip providence (Proverbs 21:1). Homiletical Outline 1. Royal Threat—Human blood demanded (Daniel 2:5; Daniel 3:29) Key Cross-References Genesis 9:4-6; Exodus 12:13; Leviticus 17:11; Isaiah 53:5; Zechariah 9:11; Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:19; 1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5. Summary Even in its limited Old-Testament presence, הַדָּם underscores the sacredness of life, the seriousness of sin, and the necessity of atonement. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture presents an unbroken testimony: life is in the blood, justice demands its price, and salvation is secured only through the blood God Himself provides—ultimately and perfectly in Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations הַדָּמִ֣ין הַדָּמִין֙ הדמין had·dā·mîn haddaMin haddāmînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:5 HEB: חֶלְמָ֣א וּפִשְׁרֵ֔הּ הַדָּמִין֙ תִּתְעַבְד֔וּן וּבָתֵּיכ֖וֹן NAS: you will be torn limb from limb and your houses KJV: thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses INT: the dream interpretation limb will be torn and your houses Daniel 3:29 2 Occurrences |
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