Strong's H1820 · Hebrew
דָּמָה
dâmâh · /daw-mam'/
Number
H1820
Language
Hebrew
Original word
דָּמָה
Transliteration
dâmâh
Pronunciation
daw-mam'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
to be dumb or silent; hence, to fail or perish; trans. to destroy
KJV: cease, be cut down (off), destroy, be brought to silence, be undone, [idiom] utterly.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered דָּמָה across 2 verses.
perish2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1820 (dâmâh) mean?
to be dumb or silent; hence, to fail or perish; trans. to destroy
How many times does H1820 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1820 (דָּמָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “perish.”
How is dâmâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1820 is rendered as “perish” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word דָּמָה come from?
a primitive root;