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The meaning of דְּמֶשֶׁק

Understanding dᵉmesheq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

by orthographical variation from דַּמֶּשֶׂק in Damascus. - damask (as a fabric of Damascus) 1) damask?, silk? (meaning u...

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דְּמֶשֶׁק

Phoneticdem-eh'-shek
Transliterationdᵉmesheq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
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by orthographical variation from דַּמֶּשֶׂק in Damascus. - damask (as a fabric of Damascus) 1) damask?, silk? (meaning uncertain)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Amos 3:12

Thus saith the Lord; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch.

Word: דְּמֶשֶׁק (dᵉmesheq)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Amos
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