Strong’s H1826

דָּמַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

damam

Pronunciation

dah-MAHM

Definition

To be silent, to be still, to cease, to be quiet

Meaning

to be dumb, to be astonished, to stop, to perish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "damam" primarily conveys the idea of silence or stillness. It is used to describe a state of being quiet or ceasing from activity. This can refer to physical silence, emotional calmness, or a cessation of movement or action. The term is often used in contexts where silence or stillness is a response to awe, fear, or divine intervention.

Bible references

Exodus 15:16;Leviticus 10:3;Joshua 10:12;Joshua 10:13;1 Samuel 2:9;1 Samuel 14:9;Job 29:21;Job 30:27;Job 31:34;Psalm 4:4;Psalm 30:12;Psalm 31:17;Psalm 35:15;Psalm 37:7;Psalm 62:5;Psalm 131:2;Isaiah 23:2;Jeremiah 8:14;Jeremiah 8:14;Jeremiah 25:37;Jeremiah 47:6;Jeremiah 48:2;Jeremiah 49:26;Jeremiah 50:30;Jeremiah 51:6