Strong’s H1832

דִּמְעָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

dim`ah

Pronunciation

dee-maw'

Definition

Tear, tears

Meaning

weeping

Usage

The Hebrew word "dimah" refers to tears, often associated with weeping or crying. It is used in the Bible to express deep emotional responses, such as sorrow, repentance, or even joy. The shedding of tears is a universal human experience, and in the biblical context, it often signifies a profound spiritual or emotional state.

Bible references

2 Kings 20:5;Psalm 6:6;Psalm 39:12;Psalm 42:3;Psalm 56:8;Psalm 80:5;Psalm 80:5;Psalm 116:8;Psalm 126:5;Ecclesiastes 4:1;Isaiah 16:9;Isaiah 25:8;Isaiah 38:5;Jeremiah 9:1;Jeremiah 9:18;Jeremiah 13:17;Jeremiah 14:17;Jeremiah 31:16;Lamentations 1:2;Lamentations 2:11;Lamentations 2:18;Ezekiel 24:16;Malachi 2:13