The meaning of “דּוּמָם”
Understanding dûwmâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dumb, silent, quietly wait. - still - adverbially, silently n m 1) silence adv 2) in silence, silently
דּוּמָם
dumb, silent, quietly wait. - still - adverbially, silently n m 1) silence adv 2) in silence, silently
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 47:5 | “Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms.” Word: דּוּמָם (dûwmâm) | |
| Lamentations 3:26 | “It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.” Word: דּוּמָם (dûwmâm) | |
| Habakkuk 2:19 | “Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.” Word: דּוּמָם (dûwmâm) |
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