The meaning of “אַדְמָה”
Understanding ʼAdmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contracted for אֲדָמָה; earthy Admah. - § Admah = "red earth" - Admah, a place near the Dead Sea 1) city in the Siddim v...
אַדְמָה
contracted for אֲדָמָה; earthy Admah. - § Admah = "red earth" - Admah, a place near the Dead Sea 1) city in the Siddim valley
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:19 | “And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.” Word: אַדְמָה (ʼAdmâh) | |
| Genesis 14:2 | “That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.” Word: אַדְמָה (ʼAdmâh) | |
| Genesis 14:8 | “And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;” Word: אַדְמָה (ʼAdmâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 29:23 | “And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the Lord overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:” Word: אַדְמָה (ʼAdmâh) | |
| Hosea 11:8 | “How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.” Word: אַדְמָה (ʼAdmâh) |