In the context of the Bible, the term "damp" is not explicitly mentioned in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations. However, the concept of dampness can be inferred through various passages that discuss moisture, water, and related conditions. The Bible often uses physical conditions such as dampness to symbolize spiritual truths or to describe the environment in which certain events take place.

Symbolism and Spiritual Implications

Dampness, as a condition of moisture, can be symbolically associated with spiritual refreshment or, conversely, with decay and stagnation, depending on the context. Water, a related element, is frequently used in the Bible to represent the Holy Spirit, cleansing, and life-giving sustenance. For instance, in John 7:38 , Jesus says, "Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” This passage highlights the positive aspect of spiritual moisture, where the presence of the Holy Spirit brings life and vitality.

Conversely, dampness can also imply a lack of warmth or dryness, which might symbolize spiritual lethargy or decay. In the parable of the sower, Jesus describes seeds that fall on rocky ground, where they do not have much soil and quickly wither away (Matthew 13:5-6). While not directly mentioning dampness, the lack of proper moisture and depth in the soil leads to the plants' demise, illustrating the need for a nurturing spiritual environment.

Environmental Contexts

In the historical and geographical context of the Bible, dampness would have been a significant factor in daily life, particularly in agricultural settings. The land of Israel experiences a Mediterranean climate, with wet and dry seasons. The presence or absence of moisture would directly impact agriculture, influencing the success of crops and the livelihood of the people. This environmental reality is reflected in various biblical narratives and laws that emphasize the importance of rain and dew as blessings from God.

For example, in Deuteronomy 11:14 , God promises, "I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil." Here, the provision of moisture is directly linked to God's blessing and the prosperity of His people.

Practical Implications

In practical terms, dampness in biblical times would have affected living conditions, food storage, and health. The construction of homes and storage facilities would need to account for moisture to prevent damage and spoilage. The presence of dampness could lead to mold and decay, which are often used metaphorically in Scripture to describe spiritual corruption or moral decay.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly mention "damp," the concept is woven into the fabric of biblical symbolism and the practical realities of life in ancient times. Whether representing spiritual refreshment or decay, the presence of moisture in its various forms serves as a powerful metaphor for understanding the spiritual truths conveyed in Scripture.1. (n.) Moisture; humidity; fog; fogginess; vapor.

2. (n.) Dejection; depression; cloud of the mind.

3. (n.) A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pints, etc.

4. (superl.) Being in a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist; humid.

5. (superl.) Dejected; depressed; sunk.

6. (n.) To render damp; to moisten; to make humid, or moderately wet; to dampen; as, to damp cloth.

7. (n.) To put out, as fire; to depress or deject; to deaden; to cloud; to check or restrain, as action or vigor; to make dull; to weaken; to discourage.

7447a. rasis -- a drop (of dew)
... a drop (of dew). Transliteration: rasis Short Definition: damp. Word Origin from
rasas Definition a drop (of dew) NASB Word Usage damp (1). 7447, 7447a. ...
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The True Spirit of Missions.
... simple illustration. You are a captive in a foreign land, and have long
been immured in a deep, damp, and gloomy dungeon. Sorrow ...
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John's Witness to Jesus, and God's
... Adherence to him takes the place of obedience to his message, and, if he
is a true man, he has to damp down misdirected enthusiasm. ...
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Letter x. The Preservation of Health.
... This you may do without regard to the weather, provided you observe the following
precautions, when it is cold, damp, or wet:"1. Exert yourself sufficiently ...
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The Resurrection
... The seeds must have heat, and damp, and darkness, and electricity, before they can
sprout; but the heat, and damp, and darkness, do not make them sprout; they ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xvii the resurrection.htm

The Way of Transgressors.
... THE WAY OF TRANSGRESSORS. "Do not go out to-night, Amanda. The pavements are damp,
and the air is loaded with vapour." "Indeed, ma, I must go.". ...
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The City of Gold
... What with his delicate chest, and his African constitution sensitive to
cold, he must have suffered from this damp cold climate. ...
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The Adventures of Saint David of Wales.
... Thus manfully cutting and hewing away, they at length came in sight of the dark
and frowning, damp, and moss-overgrown walls of an ancient castle. ...
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Satan's Devices
... And, 1. He endeavours to damp our joy in the Lord by the consideration of our own
vileness, sinfulness, unworthiness; added to this, that there must be a far ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 42 satans devices.htm

Galatians v. 16, 17
... He who stands in a sheltered place, where the wind cannot reach him, and with no
branches over his head to cause a damp shade, and then holds up his face or ...
/.../arnold/the christian life/lecture viii galatians v 16.htm

Meetings for Prayer.
... there is nobody to pray. Every one feels that such a silence is like the
cold damp of death over the meeting. 9. It is exceedingly ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/lecture viii meetings for prayer.htm

Damp (1 Occurrence)
... 5. (superl.) Dejected; depressed; sunk. 6. (n.) To render damp; to moisten; to make
humid, or moderately wet; to dampen; as, to damp cloth. ...Damp (1 Occurrence). ...
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Oppress (57 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To produce a sensation of weight in (some part of the body); as, my lungs
are oppressed by the damp air; excess of food oppresses the stomach. ...
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Wet (25 Occurrences)
... a wet cloth; a wet table. 2. (superl.) Very damp; rainy; as, wet weather;
a wet season. 3. (superl.) Employing, or done by means ...
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Fever (13 Occurrences)
... During the day one uses as light clothing as possible, but immediately after sunset
the air becomes chilly and damp, and the physiological resistance to the ...
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Triumph (52 Occurrences)
... savor" of his triumph would be to the wretched captives the "savor," or intimation,
of a rapidly approaching death in the Roman arena or in the damp vaults of ...
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Rather (176 Occurrences)
... 6. (a.) More properly; more correctly speaking. 7. (a.) In some degree; somewhat;
as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp. ...
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Raw (10 Occurrences)
... sore. 13. (superl.) Sore, as if by being galled. 14. (superl.) Disagreeably
damp or cold; chilly; bleak; as, a raw wind. 15. (n.) A ...
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Expire (14 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To give forth insensibly or gently, as a fluid or vapor; to emit in minute
particles; to exhale; as, the earth expires a damp vapor; plants expire odors ...
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Entangle (7 Occurrences)
... of God's judgments, we read in Nahum 1:10, "For entangled like thorns" (the King
James Version "while they be folden together as thorns"), damp, closely packed ...
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