Strong’s H1830

דָּמַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

dama`

Pronunciation

dah-maw'

Definition

To be like, resemble, liken, compare

Meaning

to weep

Usage

The Hebrew verb "dama" primarily means to be like or to resemble. It is used in the context of making comparisons or drawing parallels between two entities. This verb can also imply the act of likening one thing to another, often used in poetic or metaphorical language within the Hebrew Bible.

Bible references

Jeremiah 13:17;Jeremiah 13:17