The meaning of “אָדַם”
Understanding ʼâdam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
to show blood (in the face), i.e. be (dyed, made) red (ruddy). - flush or turn rosy 1) to be red, red 1a) (Qal) ruddy (o...
אָדַם
to show blood (in the face), i.e. be (dyed, made) red (ruddy). - flush or turn rosy 1) to be red, red 1a) (Qal) ruddy (of Nazarites) 1b) (Pual) 1b1) to be rubbed red 1b2) dyed red 1b3) reddened 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to show red 1c2) to glare 1c3) to emit (show) redness 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to redden 1d2) to grow red 1d3) to look red
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 35:23 | “And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair, and red skins of rams, and badgers’ skins, brought them.” Word: אָדַם (ʼâdam) | |
| Proverbs 23:31 | “Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.” Word: אָדַם (ʼâdam) | |
| Isaiah 1:18 | “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Word: אָדַם (ʼâdam) | |
| Lamentations 4:7 | “Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:” Word: אָדַם (ʼâdam) | |
| Nahum 2:3 | “The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken.” Word: אָדַם (ʼâdam) |
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