Strong's H1747 · Hebrew
דּוּמִיָּה
dûwmîyâh · /doo-me-yaw'/
Definition
stillness; adverbially, silently; abstractly quiet, trust
KJV: silence, silent, waiteth.
Root / derivation: from H1820 (דָּמָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered דּוּמִיָּה across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms4 verses
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
Psalms 39:2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
Psalms 62:1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Psalms 65:1Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1747 (dûwmîyâh) mean?
stillness; adverbially, silently; abstractly quiet, trust
How many times does H1747 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1747 (דּוּמִיָּה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “waiteth.”
How is dûwmîyâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1747 is rendered as “waiteth” (2×), “silence” (1×), “silent” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word דּוּמִיָּה come from?
from H1820 (דָּמָה);