Strong’s H1818

דָּם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

dam

Pronunciation

dahm

Definition

Blood

Meaning

blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

Usage

The Hebrew word "dam" primarily refers to blood, a vital fluid in the body that is often associated with life and death. In the Old Testament, "dam" is used in various contexts, including the literal blood of humans and animals, the shedding of blood in violence or sacrifice, and metaphorically to represent guilt or life itself. Blood is central to the sacrificial system, symbolizing atonement and covenant.

Bible references

Genesis 4:10;Genesis 4:11;Genesis 9:4;Genesis 9:5;Genesis 9:6;Genesis 9:6;Genesis 37:22;Genesis 37:26;Genesis 37:31;Genesis 42:22;Genesis 49:11;Exodus 4:9;Exodus 4:25;Exodus 4:26;Exodus 7:17;Exodus 7:19;Exodus 7:19;Exodus 7:20;Exodus 7:21;Exodus 12:7;Exodus 12:13;Exodus 12:13;Exodus 12:22;Exodus 12:22;Exodus 12:23