Strong's Lexicon Adummim: Adummim Original Word: אַדּוּמִּים Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָדֹם (adom), meaning "red." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Adummim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the Greek term for "red" is πυρρός (pyrros), which shares a similar meaning. Usage: Adummim refers to a specific location mentioned in the Bible, known as "the ascent of Adummim." The name likely derives from the reddish color of the rocks or soil in the area. It is a geographical marker used to describe a boundary or a route. Cultural and Historical Background: Adummim is located on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho, a significant route in ancient Israel. The area is characterized by its rugged terrain and reddish hue, which is reflected in its name. This path was historically significant as a travel route and is mentioned in the context of territorial boundaries. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as adom Definition a place between Jer. and Jericho NASB Translation Adummim (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲדֻמִּים proper name, of a location see מַעֲלֶה below עלה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Adummim Plural of 'Adam; red spots; Adummim, a pass in Palestine -- Adummim. see HEBREW 'Adam Forms and Transliterations אֲדֻמִּ֑ים אֲדֻמִּ֔ים אדמים ’ă·ḏum·mîm ’ăḏummîm adumMimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:7 HEB: נֹ֙כַח֙ לְמַעֲלֵ֣ה אֲדֻמִּ֔ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר מִנֶּ֖גֶב NAS: the ascent of Adummim, which KJV: the going up to Adummim, which [is] on the south side INT: is opposite the ascent of Adummim which the south Joshua 18:17 2 Occurrences |
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