דּוּמָה
du.mah
silence
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the data provided, the Hebrew word דּוּמָה (du.mah) with Strong's number H1745 carries the short definition of "silence." Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to just 2 instances. This definition suggests a simple and direct meaning, indicating the absence or cessation of sound. The frequency of its usage is relatively minimal, implying that silence was not a commonly discussed concept in the Hebrew Bible. Nevertheless, its occurrence in the Bible could be significant, particularly if it is used in a specific or unique context. Further analysis of its usage would be necessary to understand its role and importance within these two instances.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text