דֳּמִי
de.mi
quiet
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "דֳּמִי" (de.mi) with Strong's number H1824 is defined as "quiet". This word appears four times in the Bible, indicating its limited but significant usage. In its limited occurrences, "דֳּמִי" seems to convey a sense of stillness or peacefulness. It may imply a state of being calm, serene, or free from disturbance. The word's meaning is straightforward and uncomplicated, suggesting a concrete experience or sensation rather than an abstract concept. The significance of "דֳּמִי" lies in its ability to evoke a sense of tranquility and rest. In a world filled with noise and chaos, this word offers a glimpse of a more peaceful reality. Its limited usage may indicate that the concept of quiet is not a central theme in the Bible, but its presence suggests that even in the midst of turmoil, there is value in seeking stillness and calm.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
God, don’t keep silent. Don’t keep silent, and don’t be still, God.
Isaiah 62:6I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. They will never be silent day nor night. You who call on Yahweh, take no rest,
Isaiah 62:7and give him no rest, until he establishes, and until he makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Isaiah 38:10I said, “In the middle of my life I go into the gates of Sheol. I am deprived of the residue of my years.”